Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for the conservation and protection of Canada’s marine resources, including marine mammals and sea turtles. The Department is guided by the principles of sound scientific knowledge and effective management in developing regulations and policies to meet this responsibility.

In the News

Do Whales Have Culture? Humpbacks Pass on Behavior

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(April 25, 2013)

 

 

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4th headless sea lion found on Vancouver Island beach

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(April 22, 2013)

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Sea turtle network racing to save Jelly and other leatherbacks

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(April 19, 2013)

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Stalking the great white whale tooth

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(April 14, 2013)

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Surveying for seals

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(April 8, 2013)

 

 

 

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Photos: Crew removes bones from humpback whale in Tofino

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(April 6, 2013)

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Fisherman rescues humpback whale with piece of lumber

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(April 3, 2013)

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Stranded porpoise rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

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(March 27, 2013)

 

 

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20 right whale calves born off our coast this winter

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(March 22, 2013)

 

 

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Cetaceans (Whales, dolphins and porpoises)

• Fact Sheet and Conservation efforts
• Frequently Asked Questions

Pinnipeds (Seals, sea lions and walruses)

• Fact Sheet and Conservation efforts

Sea Turtles

• Fact Sheet and Conservation efforts
• Frequently Asked Questions