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North Atlantic Right Whale
Statement: Marine Programs on North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality
Statement by Sean Brillant, Senior Conservation Biologist We are in the middle of the season when North Atlantic right whales occur in Atlantic Canada and, sadly, the middle of another…
UPDATED: A New Start for the North Atlantic Right Whale?
Great news for the North Atlantic Right Whale. We are approaching the end of the calving season for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. But this year there is good news:…
Going, going….gone: Which animals are on the brink and how can we save them?
There are 700 species at risk of extinction. Which animals are on the brink and how can we save them? Canada has such a rich biodiversity that it can be…
On a Collision Course: CWF Investigates Small Vessel Impact on North Atlantic Right Whales
For the North Atlantic Right Whale — one of the most critically endangered baleen whales in the world — 2017 proved to be a terrible year. In 2017, at least 13 dead…
All Caught Up — Disentangling Whales in Newfoundland and Labrador
The fact is whales get tangled in fishing gear. Whether whales are in search of food, migrating or are just curious, these animals can become entangled. The rope or net…
A Resolution We Must Keep
Our thanks to the Toronto Star for its January 2nd editorial calling on the federal government to make a New Year’s resolution to save the critically endangered North Atlantic Right…
Wow, that was one amazing year! Celebrating Canada’s 150th with Hinterland Who’s Who
What a year we’ve had! Here at Hinterland Who’s Who, we’re wrapping up a super busy -but fun- year. Of course, we wanted to celebrate Canada’s 150th with you, and…
Season Wrap-Up: Lessons from a Conservation Crisis
As the shock of the terrible events of this year begins to wear off, a series of meetings are underway to begin preparing for the future. These meetings are motivated…
Understanding the Incident Report for the 2017 North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality Event in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
During the summer of 2017, we seemed to be discovering dead or entangled North Atlantic Right Whales every week in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Throughout this catastrophe, teams of…