The tides of change for endangered whales
With a population of 372, North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered. Although whaling is no longer a threat, human interactions still pose the greatest risks to the species. Recovering this population requires measures to mitigate fishing-gear entanglements, vessel strikes, ocean noise pollution and climate change. Success hinges on co-ordinated actions across the Canada-U.S. border.
Here's a high-level timeline of critical policy and management measures taken by both countries, over the past century, along with the continuing challenges and achievements in protecting the species.
The Globe and Mail will continue to update this timeline for the duration of the Entangled series.
This reporting was produced for The Globe and Mail's Entangled series in partnership with the Pulitzer Center's Ocean Reporting Network.Here are more instalments from the series.
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