First documented sighting of a group of bowhead whales in Canada's Churchill River Estuary
In the summer of 2020, researchers from the University of Manitoba set up a time-lapse camera overlooking the Churchill River ...
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Up to 4,000 Beluga Whales Bring Joy to Hudson Bay
The Hudson Bay region is not only a crucial habitat for beluga whales, but is also at the heart of the effects climate change. At the mouth of the Churchill River lies the gateway to the Canadian ...
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Arctic region of Churchill ready to welcome expedition cruises
The small town of Churchill, located on the western shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, is set to become a major destination ...
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This town can’t rely on polar bears to bring in tourism anymore - the canaries of the sea could help
said beluga expert Pierre Richard of the Northern Studies Center in Churchill and author of three whale books. But he said it's an open question on whether belugas can adapt. In the Beaufort Sea ...
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Beluga Summit brings together hunters and researchers in Inuvik, N.W.T.
The first event was held in Inuvik in 2016, to discuss the local beluga whales and monitor their population. This week's gathering saw presentations from local harvesters from all six of the ...