2017<\/a>, when an exceptional series of mortalities put the species in the spotlight, Canadian authorities have been busy trying to limit fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes, the two main causes of death for this species. <\/p>\nMost of the measures put in place in 2020, whether by Transport Canada or Fisheries and Oceans Canada, have been renewed. \u201cIn 2020, no North Atlantic right whale deaths or new entanglements were reported in Canadian waters, which is why we are banking on these actions to ensure that this trend continues\u201d declared Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan in a statement.<\/p>\n
Compared to last year, the changes made are mainly aimed at improving cohabitation between right whales and fishermen by optimizing closure periods and zones in accordance with the presence of whales and by relaxing regulations in shallow areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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