Tagchangements climatiques
From Swimming Giants to Flying Gulls
Sunny days, seabirds flying gracefully over the river as they forage for food, reflections in the crystal clear water and…
North Atlantic Right Whales: On a Quest for Food
Since 2015, an uptick in the presence of North Atlantic right whales has been observed in the Gulf of St.…
Climate Change Compromising Beluga Recovery
Despite the 1979 ban on commercial whaling that decimated the St. Lawrence beluga and the implementation of numerous protection measures,…
North Atlantic Right Whales: Climate Refugees
The North Atlantic right whale population is down to approximately 350 individuals and is critically endangered. The recovery of this…
Climate Change Triggers Shifts in Fin Whale Diets
As predators, fin whales are considered generalists, capable of hunting and feeding on a variety of prey ranging from zooplankton…
Southern Resident Killer Whales: J-Pod Missing for 108 Days
Since 2013, the southern resident killer whale population has been exhibiting unusual behaviours that are worrying scientists. Strangely enough, this…
Educational Podcasts on Marine Mammals
Itching to set sail in search of marine mammals? Virtual experiences are available thanks to the following list of podcasts…
With the whales of Hawaii… virtually!
Looking for a getaway? Here’s a chance to do just that. The 15th edition of Whale Tales will be held…
Intimidating Predators in a Less Icy Arctic
Marine mammal populations are accustomed to spending their summers in certain predator-free parts of the Arctic to give birth to,…
New Marine Protected Area in the Canadian Arctic
On November 16, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced the creation of the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Canadian…
How is climate change affecting whales?
By Olivia Capeillere Several studies support the hypothesis that climate change will have negative impacts on whales. Three main impacts…