Coasts & Oceans
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Statement by Sean Brillant, Canadian Wildlife Federation Senior Conservation Biologist –Marine Programs on North Atlantic Right Whale Mortality
2019-06-28
The survival of North Atlantic right whales is going to require support from all Canadians, and CWF will continue to work with all partners to lead initiatives to support emergency response, conduct research to reduce entanglement risks and raise awareness about this majestic part of our Canadian marine heritage.
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Spate of right whale deaths has almost wiped out recent population gains
2019-06-28
Confirmation this week that a sixth North Atlantic right whale has died in Canadian waters is devastating for the endangered species because recent growth in the population has been virtually wiped out, a leading whale expert said Friday.
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Fisheries Act Updates Improve Conservation of Canada’s Oceans, Lakes and Rivers
2019-06-20
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is celebrating the passage of several updates to the Fisheries Act which improve the conservation of our oceans, lakes and rivers.
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Aquatic Habitat Canada partnership announced in celebration of Environment Week and Rivers to Oceans Week
2019-06-10
A national network for aquatic habitat protection and restoration is being created to help governments, local communities, Indigenous organizations, industry stakeholders and conservation organizations more effectively protect and restore healthy and resilient aquatic ecosystems.
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Trudeau to announce ‘steps to get to a ban’ on single-use plastics by 2021
2019-06-09
Targets will be established to 'gradually' reduce plastic pollution over time within the private sector
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Top 10 Species Finds on iNaturalist.ca
2019-05-07
iNaturalist Canada (also known as iNaturalist.ca) has hit a major milestone – more than 1 million verifiable observations in Canada. These confirmed sightings span from Canada’s East Coast to the western edges of British Columbia, and from Southern Saskatchewan all the way up to the most northern reaches of the country.
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Endangered right whale experiencing mini-baby boom off New England
2019-04-13
7 baby right whales have been spotted so far this year after no calves survived last year
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CWF Testifies to Government Recommending Three Amendments to Fisheries Act
2019-04-11
This week, CWF’s CEO Rick Bates testified to the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans for better protection for fish habitat.
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How Do Animals Communicate?
2019-03-14
Sounds aren’t the only way species communicate with each other
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A New Start for the North Atlantic Right Whale?
2019-01-31
We are approaching the end of the calving season for the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales. But this year there is good news: there are four new calves in the population!
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