Progress in fight to save North Atlantic right whale
The latest official population estimate for the world's most endangered species of whale is grim.
Acadian Crabbers Association
New Brunswick fishers get $2 million to test gear to prevent whale entanglements
Snow crab fishermen in northern New Brunswick are getting more than $2 million over three years to help test technologies aimed at reducing the risks of North Atlantic right whale entanglements in fishing gear.
Fishermen scrambling after endangered whales' arrival in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The arrival of two endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has thrown several lucrative fisheries for a loop.
First North Atlantic right whale of season seen off N.S. amid fishing concerns
The first North Atlantic right whale of the season has been spotted in waters off eastern Cape Breton amid concerns from fishermen that measures meant to protect the endangered mammals have led to increased fishing activity and greater risk.