Anyone planning to go whale-watching in Nova Scotia will want to know the best time of year to see whales in the region. This will in turn depend on the…

When is a Whale not a Whale? It is a common belief that whales, dolphins and porpoises are three different species of ocean-dwelling mammals. In fact, it is both simpler…

Whale standings are not uncommon, sadly. Every so often a rescue attempt hits the headlines and becomes news world-wide. But how exactly are whales rescued? How Whales are Rescued If…

Pronounced meeg maw, the Mi’kmaq are the founding people of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, of which Nova Scotia is one. Origins It is suggested by many prehistorians that, in…

Few people can be unaffected by the sight of whales stranded (beached) on the shore or in shallow water, unable to return to the deeper sea. The plight of a…

The Rise and Rise of Whale watching Since the mid 1950s, whale watching has steadily developed in popularity. From small beginnings, there are now over thirteen million people a year…

Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s Maritime Provinces, located on Canada’s southeastern coast. It consists of a peninsula and offshore islands, attached to the mainland by the Isthmus of Chignecto.…

If people today were asked why they want to watch whales, they might talk of the size and the magnificence of these sea dwellers, and the awe they inspire. They…

What We Share It has long been known that all humans share genetic makeup and overarching similarities in what it is to be human, whilst also having fine differences (individuality)…

Throughout time, people have come into contact with whales, and something about them – their size, their song, their magnificence – has resonated with our human brains. Art, literature and…