This news item from CBC reports on the tragic death of five right whales all from the Gulf of St. Lawrence over the past few weeks. Canadian and US scientists are working in collaboration to document the event and determine the cause of death.
http://http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/six-dead-right-whales-1.4176832
Featured Bycatch Species
The Endangered black-browed albatross is threatened throughout its range by commercial fisheries bycatch, primarily from longline vessels.