Tag: narwhal

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Overhead shot of bowhead whales in blue-green ocean water

​​​Giving whales the right of way over ships 

Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as crucial connectors for marine life. As climate change puts pressure on Arctic whales, Melanie Lancaster,... Read More
Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as...
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Bowhead whale swimming just beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean

Getting to know the Arctic’s whales

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks, minkes and fins — migrate north to spend their summers there. Only three whale species... Read More
When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks,...
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Decoding narwhal migration: Insights from a two-decade tracking study

A recent study is shedding new light on narwhal migration behaviors, their choice of migration routes, and the factors that influence these patterns — findings that could be critical to the conservation of this... Read More
A recent study is shedding new light on narwhal migration behaviors, their choice of migration routes, and the factors...
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Above and below the ice, Arctic species need your help

The Canadian Arctic is warming even faster than we previously thought. This is putting wildlife on an increasingly dangerous course both above and below the sea ice. This Giving Tuesday, you can help make... Read More
The Canadian Arctic is warming even faster than we previously thought. This is putting wildlife on an increasingly dangerous...
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