6 fishing areas closing after 2 right whales spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence [View all]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4671544

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At least 18 North Atlantic right whales have been found dead in the last year — 12 found in Canadian waters and six in U.S. waters. 

Necropsies revealed the deaths were related to entanglements or ship strikes. 

This spring, efforts were made to start the crab fishing season early in hopes they would have their gear out of the water before whales started appearing in the area.

But DFO did warn temporary closures could be implemented and would only be lifted once two surveillance flights show the right whales are no longer in the area. 



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