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New Whale Species Discovered
Field observations are not the only way to discover new animal species. Through lab analyses of preserved skeletons and samples,…
Two Beaked Whales Stranded Alive in Chaleur Bay
On Thursday, September 30, the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network (QMMERN) receives a report of two whales stranded alive…
Eight Things You Might Not Know About Beaked Whales
Are you familiar with beaked whales? If the answer is “no”, you are probably not alone. Even researchers know relatively…
A busy season for 1-877-7BALEINE, and it’s not over yet!
The summer 2019 season has drawn to a close. It’s time for the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network (QMMERN)…
Species at Risk: Fin Whales on the Rebound, Concerns for Sei Whales and Sowerby’s Beaked Whales
On May 6, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) convened in St. John's, Newfoundland, to…
Extremely Rare Beaked Whale Species Stranded in Magdalen Islands
Two carcasses are found side by side on the Pointe-aux-Loups beach on October 13. Observers initially believe they have found…