Tag: narwhal tagging

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Curious seal, ancient sharks arrive at Narwhal Camp

Though we refer to it affectionately as Narwhal Camp, the research project underway in Tremblay Sound, Nunavut, encompasses so much more. In addition to using advanced technology to uncover narwhal secrets, the research team... Read More
Though we refer to it affectionately as Narwhal Camp, the research project underway in Tremblay Sound, Nunavut, encompasses so...
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Welcome to Narwhal Camp

WWF biologists at Narwhal Camp in Canada’s Arctic share observations from the field where, along with Department of Fisheries and Oceans researchers and others, they are gathering data about the mysterious tusked whales . Read More
WWF biologists at Narwhal Camp in Canada’s Arctic share observations from the field where, along with Department of Fisheries...
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Narwhals on the move

Narwhal are the stuff of legends and myths. But the threats they face are very real. Check out WWF’s tracking data to chart their migratory journey. Read More
Narwhal are the stuff of legends and myths. But the threats they face are very real. Check out WWF’s...
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Chasing narwhal: What I learned in the Arctic

Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the sea.” Read about her journey all throughout Polar Bear Week. Read More
Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the...
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Chasing narwhal: Meet PJ

Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the sea.” Read about her journey all throughout Polar Bear Week. Read More
Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the...
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Chasing narwhal: Camping in Grise Fiord

Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the sea.” Read about her journey all throughout Polar Bear Week. Read More
Last August, WWF’s Jacqueline Nunes joined a research expedition to Ellesmere Island to study narwhal, the “unicorns of the...
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Waiting in Resolute Bay

Reporting back en route to tag narwhal in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, with a team of scientists. Read More
Reporting back en route to tag narwhal in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, with a team of scientists.
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Packing for the Arctic

It’s hard to believe that in a few days, I’ll be standing in the Last Ice Area, watching for narwhal. Right now I’m in my apartment in Toronto, trying to decide how many pairs... Read More
It’s hard to believe that in a few days, I’ll be standing in the Last Ice Area, watching for...
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Your field guide to narwhal tagging with Dr. Pete Ewins

In August 2011, WWF’s Senior Arctic Species Officer, Dr. Pete Ewins, spent two weeks on Baffin Island with a Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Inuit community narwhal tagging team. Read More
In August 2011, WWF’s Senior Arctic Species Officer, Dr. Pete Ewins, spent two weeks on Baffin Island with a...
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