Tag: Oceans Day

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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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Research shows that a surge of sea sounds stresses out whales

Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have to compete for underwater air time with noise from shipping, sonar, seismic testing and other... Read More
Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have...
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My trip to the ocean

A few weeks ago I made my first trip ever to Canada’s East Coast. I had six hours on the ground with our oceans expert Bettina Saier and a videographer named Perry. Our... Read More
A few weeks ago I made my first trip ever to Canada’s East Coast. I had six hours...
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Touching the sea

It’s World Oceans Day. To celebrate, let’s each take a moment to touch the sea. Can’t reach, you say? You might be surprised. Read More
It’s World Oceans Day. To celebrate, let’s each take a moment to touch the sea. Can’t reach, you say?...
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50 Stories: Bowhead whale sanctuary created in Nunavut

In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first national Marine Wildlife Area. Also known as Niginganiq, this extensive area off the coast of... Read More
In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first...
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