Canadian waters are rich in whales, more than 30 species inhabiting the country’s oceans.
Almost every species is threatened or endangered. Here are some of the issues affecting marine mammals:
- Entanglement in commercial fishing gear
- Ship strikes (i.e., collisions by ships with marine mammals)
- Limited knowledge of the locations and movement patterns of whales
- Increased underwater noise pollution
- Loss of and changes to sources of food which can limit or diminish populations
Please take a moment to answer the questions below.
- To what degree do you feel informed about each of the following issues facing marine mammals:
Entanglement:
Ship strikes:
Limited knowledge of the movement and locations of whales:
Noise pollution:
Declines in their food sources:
- How concerned are you about each of the following issues facing marine mammals:
Entanglement:
Ship strikes:
Our knowledge of the movement and locations of whales:
Noise pollution:
Declines in their food sources:
- How important is it to you that organizations like CWF work to address these issues?
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- To what degree are you aware of the following actions that CWF is taking to address the issues facing marine mammals:
Creating opportunities for Canadians to learn more about our whale species and the effects of human activities that are harmful to them:
Managing a dedicated marine conservation team to carry out independent expert work on the causes of, and solutions to, all threats to marine mammals:
Advocating for government to take action to reduce the injury and death of whales due to ship strikes:
Working with fish harvesters to test and to encourage the development and adoption of ropeless fishing gear as an effective means to prevent entanglements and maintain fisheries:
Working with University researchers to improve our knowledge of the movements, habitat needs, as well as the risks faced by whales:
Advocating for and supporting specialists and networks of specialists who can response to marine mammal emergencies on all of our coasts:
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