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Springer, the orca orphan who took a shining to people and their boats and captured the hearts of people around the globe nearly two decades ago, is now a mother of two and is expecting another . . .

by Craig Takeuchi on April 14th, 2021 at 3:12 PM 1 of 3 2 of 3 Boaters and those on the waters near Vancouver are asked to take precautions as an injured whale has been spotted swimming nearby. Ocean Wise stated in a news release today (April 14) that a humpback whale was observed with a deep cut in its tailstock. The injury is believed to be a strike wound from a vessel. The whale had been observed in waters near Point Grey since early April. However, a whale watching vessel crew photogra...

Photos of the whales injury. (Vanessa Prigollini) Whale researchers and conservationists are asking Vancouver-area boaters to exercise extreme care to prevent further harm to an injured humpback whale that was recently spotted swimming near Point Grey. According to Ocean Wise researchers, the whale has been observed with a deep cut on its tailstock, believed to be a strike wound from a vessel. The whale had been observed swimming in the Point Grey area since early April. On April 11, crew aboar...

Sydni Long writes about her experience using citizen-reported sightings for the Ocean Bridge program The last day in the field. (Photo: Karina Dracott) February 12, 2021 For as long as I can remember I have wanted to work in ocean conservation. Gaining relevant experience in the field, however, remained a mystery. Like a planktonic jelly adrift in the ocean, I was in the right place but unsure of my direction. Then, along came the Ocean Bridge Direct Action program, an immersive opportunity to ...

Coast Guard Ramps up Protections for BC Whales The Canadian Coast Guard has established a first-of-its-kind division to elevate safeguards against human-caused deaths and injuries to whales in B.C. waters. Staffed 24/7, the Marine Mammal Desk will report sightings in real time to advise vessel traffic on the activities of whales to help reduce collisions and net entanglements. The information will be shared with enforcement agencies for rapid responses to vessels in restricted areas like the So...