Even after being banned worldwide decades ago, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are still posing a severe threat to orcas (or killer whales), reports a new study featured in Science magazine. What…

On Tuesday 25th September 2018, various UK media outlets reported that a beluga whale had been seen in the Thames estuary in Kent. Although seeing some species of whale in…

Whaling is the hunting of whales by boat, to capture and kill whales for the products obtained from them. Origins Evidence shows whaling was happening as far back as 4,000…

From 100 feet long to 10 feet long: a huge difference in size. These two whale species share many cetacean characteristics, but in some ways are very different. Blue Whales…

These huge creatures have played some appropriately large roles in popular culture. Happy Feet Released in 2006, this highly successful Australian-American animated film follows the adventures of a group of…

A controversial bid by the Canadian government to pave the way for the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion has been stalled by a federal court ruling. The Trans Mountain Pipeline…

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…