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Impacts of climate-driven ocean prey shortage on endangered whales and their coexistence with humans

By February 3, 2021January 4th, 2023No Comments
Institution: University of New Brunswick
Theme: Human activity
Area of Vulnerability: Marine ecosystems/living resources, Marine industries

Project Complete

Principal investigator

Dr. Kimberley Davies, University of New Brunswick 

Call

Cycle II, Early Career Faculty 

The 2017 North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium mortality crisis initiated unprecedented industry restrictions in Canada. Fisheries and shipping industries, which contribute the top threats to the NARW, Southern Resident killer whale and beluga whale must increasingly demonstrate that they are environmental stewards to protect their market access. To help species and industries thrive together, this project will develop informed, science-based strategies, and engage Canadian citizens, government, and industry members directly in our research.