Fishermen Fined for Poaching Endangered Steelhead Trout
A fisherman and his companion has been penalized with fines exceeding $7,000 in total after they were found guilty of catching an endangered steelhead trout from the Thompson River.
France’s Protest Over UK Bottom-Trawling Ban is Being Labelled “Hypocrisy”
France has raised objections to a new UK regulation banning bottom trawling in certain territorial waters, sparking a controversy that has drawn accusations of hypocrisy from environmentalists. The UK implemented this prohibition last month, targeting 13 marine protected areas which cover a total of 4,000 square kilometers. This measure, which affects both British and EU […]
Vessels Warned to Stay Away From Recently Freed Orca
The Ehattesaht First Nation have expressed concerns over Brave Little Hunter’s interactions with nearby vessels.
Brave Little Hunter’s Nighttime Escape was a Poignant Moment for Witnesses
The escape of Brave Little Hunter, the two-year-old orca calf who became stranded in the Zeballos lagoon on March 23, has been the talk of the town for the past week.
Behemoth Japanese Whaling Ship Begins Its First Voyage
Japan has launched a new $47 million whaling vessel, the Kangei Maru, fueling concerns of whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Stranded Orca Calf Escapes from Zeballos Lagoon
The young orca trapped in the Zeballos lagoon has finally escaped after more than a month of being stranded.
Coral Bleaching-Linked Parasite Found in BC
Researchers from the University of British Columbia’s Keeling Lab have found parasites linked to coral bleaching in tropical regions in BC’s waters.
Call to Report All Sea Turtle Sightings in British Columbia
Lisa Spaven, a scientist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is urging the public to report any further sightings of turtles in BC.
Renewed Rescue Efforts for Stranded Orca Calf in British Columbia
Following failed attempts to coax the stranded orca calf Brave Little Hunter out of the Zeballos lagoon, rescuers are returning with with more boats, equipment, and people.
Veteran Orca Rescuer on Zeballos Rescue Effort: “Build Rapport”
Rescuers attempting to capture and rehome the orca stranded in Zeballos lagoon must build rapport with the orca.