Kristin Westdal, PhD

Arctic Marine Biologist | Science, conservation & policy | Science Director @Oceans_North | Speaker @Tedx | Facing beluga & narwhal fish breath since 2001 |

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Want to see what beluga whales look and sound like underwater? #ExploreMB #HudsonBay #Beluga #Whales

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

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[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

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[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

May 13th: Check out my episode on belugas and conservation on the @WildKingdom podcast! Thanks for having me @RaeWynnGrant!

[Jennifer Thuncher @Thuncher]

Interesting story by @StefanLabbe.
​Anna Posacka lives in #Squamish.
Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report
#cdnpoli
https://t.co/rDFimeN3qc via @squamishchief

[UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) @UBCoceans]

'An odds game': Global study pinpoints #whale-ship collision hot spots https://t.co/9W6V1SHBPc via @bowundercurrent

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Excellent job by Jack Ewing - presenting our collaborative work (@Oceans_North, @Scripps_Ocean, & Sea North Tours) on mother-neonate beluga pairs and their behavioral responses to whale watching in the Churchill estuary #SMM2024

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

@UBCoceans @UBC_OPRU Fascinating talk!

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Thrilled to be in Perth for the biennial marine mammal conference! Here and want to hear about belugas and their behavioral responses to vessels? Join us for a talk at 1:30 on Wednesday in the Riverside Theatre. #PerthSMM

[Marine Mammalogy @marinemammalogy]

#PerthSMM 2024 will begin with an official opening, Welcome to Country by a Whadjuk Elder, First Nations keynote and a plenary speaker.

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

@noble_heart4 That’s so nice to hear! Thank you!

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Want to see what beluga whales look and sound like underwater? #ExploreMB #HudsonBay #Beluga #Whales

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Igloolik hunters and trappers group calls for new review of Baffinland Iron Mines Steensby project https://t.co/OF09eNQVIz

[Dimitri Ponirakis @funkingmajic]

Whales May Be Communicating Across Vast Distances | Hakai Magazine https://t.co/augmXQnrYc

[Oceans North @Oceans_North]

The Churchill Marine Observatory is officially open! “Today is a day about wisdom, passion and vision,” said Roseann O'Reilly Runte, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Oceans North was grateful to be here for this important milestone in Arctic research.

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Liberals just buying time with ocean noise strategy: advocates https://t.co/SFHCbpLS4g

[Oceans North @Oceans_North]

Last week, 🇨🇦 released its Draft Ocean Noise Strategy, representing a positive step toward mitigating noise's impacts on the marine environment.

“Addressing this threat will require listening to and learning from the people who are most affected."

https://t.co/m8qU2IPr2k

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

Oceans North Welcomes Release of Long-awaited Ocean Noise Strategy: https://t.co/AAsbJUtEf0

[The Narwhal @thenarwhalca]

Canada released a draft of its ocean noise strategy this week. But why are noisy oceans such a concern for biodiversity — and could kelp forests be a part of the solution? Dive into this #longread from last spring: https://t.co/qkgGbz2bki

[Fisheries and Oceans @FishOceansCAN]

1/2 Ocean noise created by humans can cause negative impacts on many marine animals.
Today, Minister Lebouthillier released a draft version of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy and launched a 60-day public consultation period.

[Kristin Westdal, PhD @KWestdal]

The Sunday Magazine with Piya Chattopadhyay: Smothering the sounds of the sea https://t.co/v0lfmLHgiE

[Oceans North @Oceans_North]

Melting #Arctic sea ice has opened one of the quietest regions on our planet to industrial development, cruise ship tourism & commercial fishing.

How do we monitor the noise posing a new risk to marine life? Check out our video:

https://t.co/MaKVDam1Qi

[Oceans North @Oceans_North]

We're awaiting Canada's underwater noise strategy. Human activity is making oceans louder, affecting marine life.

Our Science Director Kristin Westdal spoke to @SeaBlueCanada: “Noise masks [animal] sounds, making it harder for them to communicate.”

https://t.co/Udjd8Z0Htm