Based in Canada · Global in impact
From the Arctic to the Antarctic, we build the scientific foundation that keeps whales, and the oceans they depend on, healthy for generations to come.
We go where the whales go
Cetaceans cross borders. And so does our work.
Headquartered in Newfoundland, our research carries us into international waters. The challenges facing whales are too big for any one place to solve alone, so we pair local fieldwork with global collaboration.
What we do
We collect data on whale health, behaviour, and habitat in some of the planet's most remote and demanding waters.
We partner with scientists, communities, and institutions across borders, because protecting migratory species demands a shared effort.
Our findings give policymakers, conservationists, and the public the evidence they need to safeguard ocean life.
Current research focus
Whales rarely face a single threat. Marine heatwaves, overfishing, entanglement, and vessel traffic can have cumulative effects. Our flagship research program untangles how these combined pressures shape the health of humpback whales, so we can identify what matters most for their survival.
Read about our researchFrom the waters of Newfoundland to international collaborations, we build the scientific foundation for healthier oceans.
From the field
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