North Atlantic
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‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremesOcean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.EnvironmentAug 30, 2023
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As the Atlantic hits record temperatures, what does it mean for marine life?Record-high sea temperatures in the northeastern Atlantic are raising concerns by conservationists about how well marine ecosystems can survive in a disrupted food web.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Titan sub recovery team member talks moment rescue turned to recoveryCassano also declined to give an opinion on Oceangate’s operation, which began taking tourists to the wreck of the famous luxury liner in 2021.U.S. NewsJun 30, 2023
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Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: expertsMuch can be learned about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing pieces of fishing gear from which the animals are freed, say researchers.EnvironmentFeb 6, 2023
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Ships depart Halifax on NATO mission to demine North Atlantic, Baltic SeaBoth ships will take part in Operation Reassurance, NATO's response to Russia's recent aggression in Ukraine. Both ships will be a part of a NATO mine countermeasures group.CanadaJun 26, 2022
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Warming oceans may absorb less carbon and that could impact climate goals: scientistThe head of an Atlantic Canadian research organization says oceans may be absorbing less carbon dioxide than they used to.EnvironmentNov 8, 2021
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‘That desire to win was built into the Bluenose’s DNA’: famous Nova Scotia schooner launched 100 years agoKnown for its graceful lines and its crews' uncanny ability to win races, the Grand Banks fishing schooner Bluenose was launched in Lunenburg, N.S., 100 years ago this Friday.FeaturesMar 25, 2021
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Vancouver company leads Canadian effort to monitor endangered right whales from spaceThe goal is to help prevent interactions with ships and fishing gear, two of the leading causes of North Atlantic right whale deaths that are threatening the endangered species.EnvironmentFeb 1, 2021
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10 years after tragic Newfoundland helicopter crash, families stress issue of workplace safetyOn the morning of March 12, 2009, Cougar Flight 491 experienced a loss of oil pressure and crashed into the North Atlantic, killing 17 of the 18 people on board.CanadaMar 10, 2019
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Transport Canada lifts speed restrictions implemented to protect North Atlantic right whalesThe North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium (NARWC) says that by the end of 2017 there were only 411 North Atlantic right whales left.CanadaNov 15, 2018
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