Entangled endangered whale in Saguenay-Saint-Laurent waters
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:20 pm
Authorities report an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the St. Lawrence estuary, underscoring the ongoing, almost theatrical clash between marine life and fishing gear. Experts are reluctantly stepping in to save the day, as this endangered creature’s plight remains a persistent, if not ironic, reminder of human interference.
Scientists are using satellite data to spot the red pigment in North Atlantic right whale's main food source.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says it's aware of an entangled North Atlantic right whale on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River estuary.
Cette espèce en voie de disparition est particulièrement menacée par les engins de pêche.
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