https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/wildlife-photography-ethics/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:03:59 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=55217 Captivating photos can benefit animals by raising awareness for conservation issues, but there’s a thin line between help and harm Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood Analysis B.C. Ocean wildlife Photo: Peter Mather Red fox pup; Yukon, Peel Watershed https://thenarwhal.ca/opinion-ocean-carbon-absorption-net-zero-emissions/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:16:56 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=26435 Research suggests oceans can reduce net emissions and help us get to net zero faster so long as we don't limit its ability to absorb our excesses Anya M. Waite and Brad deYoung and Chris Milley and Ian G. Stewart Opinion Carbon climate change Ocean water A view of the ocean during golden hour at Sombrio Beach https://thenarwhal.ca/an-important-time-to-listen-ocean-scientists-race-to-hear-coronavirus-under-water/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:39 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=18131 The pandemic offers a temporary reprieve from the clamour of ocean noise — which can affect how whales and other species communicate, navigate and feed — and an opportunity to reflect on the consequences of human activity for marine life Jimmy Thomson In-Depth coronavirus Ocean wildlife ryan-stone-orca strait of georgia https://thenarwhal.ca/how-scientists-are-giving-fraser-river-salmon-a-fresh-chance/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:37:44 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=11127 A subtle transformation to a century-old jetty is giving new hope to recovery efforts for the fish and their No. 1 predator, the endangered southern resident killer whale Judith Lavoie In-Depth chinook Endangered Species fraser river killer whales Misty MacDuffee Ocean Raincoast Conservation Foundation salmon species at risk Steveson jetty water wild salmon wildlife Misty Macduffee Raincoast Lower Fraser salmon habitat restoration