Ottawa (ANTARA News) – The Canadian government announced on Wednesday (13/12) that it would increase protection for two endangered species of whales.
Since June, 12 North Atlantic right whales have been found in St. John's Bay. Lawrence, home to nearly 25 percent of the last 458 whale specimens. Canadian environmental activists say it is one of the most endangered species in the world.
The Department of Fisheries said it would create “critical habitat” protection zones for whales off the coast of Nova Scotia and for beluga whales in St. John's Bay. Lawrence.
The aim is to preserve specific geographic areas and conditions essential for the survival and recovery of the species, such as the places where they give birth, incubate, feed and raise their young, the ministry said.
The government is particularly concerned about the fate of North Atlantic right whales, as their mortality rate in 2017 was higher than the average in recent years.
Autopsies showed the whale bled to death, likely after hitting a ship or being caught in a fishing net.
Fisheries Minister Dominique LeBlanc wants officials to update the critical habitat that has been identified following changes in population distribution due to climate change.
The government took steps last year to protect belugas and white sturgeon. They refused TransCanada permission to build oil facilities on the coast of St. John's Bay. Saint-Laurent, where female belugas give birth in spring. (your)
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