Hon. Wilfred Moore

Happy 100th birthday to the voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough — whose work has helped generations discover and learn about the amazing natural world around us.   His work reminds us how humans, animals, and ecosystems are connected, and we all have a duty to protect it. theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

Beloved humpback ‘Big Mama’ returns to B.C. waters from Hawaii ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vanc…

This is so beautiful

A juvenile male humpback whale named 'Timmy' was freed after being stranded in the shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast for weeks

A barge carrying Timmy, the humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, has started its journey toward the North Sea in the latest attempt to save the mammal. Read more: bit.ly/48tU1wu

synchronised bubble net feeding by humpback whales that will swim in concentric circles from below a school of fish expelling air underwater from their blow holes to form a vertical cylinder-ring of bubbles to trap prey

Mexico has officially banned dolphin shows and is beginning the process of releasing captive dolphins back into more natural environments. Many will be relocated to ocean sanctuaries and protected coastal areas—giving them a safer, more natural life beyond confinement. A significant step toward better welfare for marine life 🌊🐬

One of the most fascinating facts about the ocean, is that there are whales alive today who were born before Moby Dick was written. Some of the bowhead whales in the icy waters off of Alaska today are over 200 years old.

Canada is officially phasing out the era of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises for entertainment purposes. The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203) marked a fundamental advancement in marine mammal welfare. By amending the Criminal Code and Fisheries Act, the legislation prohibits: - Capturing cetaceans from the wild. - Breeding them in captivity. - Keeping them for public display or entertainment. Exceptions are allowed for rehabilitation, scientific research (under strict licensing), or cases where release is not feasible. A grandfather clause permits facilities to retain animals already in captivity at the time of enactment—ensuring these are the final generation held in tanks for such purposes. It also bans the trade of reproductive materials, closing potential loopholes for sustaining the industry. Beyond the immediate ban, the law prohibits the trade of reproductive materials, closing loopholes that could sustain the industry. The focus has now shifted toward compassionate retirement, with major initiatives underway to relocate the remaining captive whales to natural coastal sanctuaries in provinces like Nova Scotia by 2026. These efforts, supported by animal rights advocates and scientists, aim to provide a more natural environment for these sentient beings while allowing for essential research and rehabilitation under strict licensing.

On #EarthDay, I’m inspired by the Indigenous concept of "All Our Relations": all life is interconnected and interdependent. We must be responsible stewards and protect the miracle of nature. 🌎🌳🦬🐺🐢🐟🦅 #SenCA

CBC News has learned from a senior government source that Marineland is requesting $10 million to $20 million in a federal loan to move up to 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums across the U.S. cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

A moment of calm with a humpback whale and her calf. 📽: BBC

A group of narwhals. The narwhal is nicknamed the unicorn of the sea. 📸 Martin Gregus Jr.

Witnessing the "Kings of the Ocean" in their natural playground

Once hunted to near extinction, humpback whales are rebounding. "We've stopped killing them," said wildlife photographer Chris Fallows. "Since the late 1960s, the population that was reduced to just a couple of thousand animals has come back to several hundred thousand animals." Fallows said the whales give him hope. cbsn.ws/4tJNcit

A 79-foot pygmy blue whale surfaced near Busselton Jetty, Australia, a breathtaking encounter with one of the ocean’s rarest giants. [📹 Megan Wood]

Whale Sanctuary Project secures new funding commitments as France continues review of options for orcas Wikie and Keijo whalesanctuaryproject.org/new-funding-co…

Dolphins are the fastest marine mammal, reaching speeds of 60 km/h (37 mph).

Close encounter with an orca in Antarctica 📹Richard Sidey

The Humpback whale is famous for its songs and dramatic leaps. These gentle giants migrate long distances and are a true symbol of ocean life and recovery. 🐋