Whale Release and Strandings

Whale Release and Strandings A non-profit organization that disentangles marine mammals and sea turtles from entrapment in Newfoundland and Labrador

Since 1979, the overarching program objectives have been:

(1) to assist fishermen in the release of whales and other large marine animals from fishing gear, thereby decreasing fishing downtime and damage to their gear;

(2) to release entrapped animals as quickly and safely as possible;

(3) to collect information from fishermen and communities about marine animals which inhabit the waters arou

nd them, and

(4) to add to scientific knowledge on these species in Newfoundland and Labrador waters.

12/06/2025

Join us for a FREE global virtual screening of Counting Orca!

On December 10th, we’re hosting two online screenings so viewers around the world can attend at their convenience.

Screening Times:
• 18:00 GMT (UK) / 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
• 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Seattle) / 02:00 GMT on 11 December (UK)

After each screening, stay for a live Q&A with CWR researchers, the filmmakers, and the team that brought Counting Orca to life.

🎟️ Free (registration required)

Sign up via Eventbrite using the link below for the screening you would like to attend:

December 10th, 18:00 GMT (UK): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1969892380137?aff=oddtdtcreator

December 10th, 6:00 p.m. PT (USA): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976435262073?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to sharing this film with you and celebrating the incredible work Dr. Ken Balcomb began nearly 50 years ago to start the census and long-term study of the Southern Resident killer whales.

BASKING SHARKDid you know that the Basking Shark is a filter feeder? It generally feeds on plankton, often seen at the s...
09/12/2025

BASKING SHARK

Did you know that the Basking Shark is a filter feeder? It generally feeds on plankton, often seen at the surface with mouth open (about 1m across when open).

Find out more information about the Basking Shark, as well as other whales, dolphins, turtles and sharks of Newfoundland and Labour check out our Whales of Newfoundland and Labrador identification booklet. Here http://newfoundlandlabradorwhales.net/for-educators-1 for free on the Whale Release and Standings website. Scroll down to the download PDFs section and click on Whale Identification Booklet!

Remember to stay safe as a recreational boater and give distance to marine mammals.
06/23/2025

Remember to stay safe as a recreational boater and give distance to marine mammals.

Remember to stay safe as a recreational boater and do not get close to marine mammals.
06/23/2025

Remember to stay safe as a recreational boater and do not get close to marine mammals.

05/06/2025

➢ April 29, 2025 : CBC - The Broadcast did an interview with WRS (Julie Huntington) https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-122-the-broadcast/clip/16143187-two-humpbacks-got-tangled-fishing-gear-recently

➢ April 30, 2025: CBC – The Broadcast did a follow-up with CWF (Sean Brilliant) regarding Whalesafe Gear and CWF’s gear lending library program.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-122-the-broadcast/clip/16143449-ocean-ranger-legacy-foundation-getting-closer-repatriating-artifacts

lots of seals sunning themselves this week
01/26/2025

lots of seals sunning themselves this week

09/02/2024

A rare pygmy s***m whale washed ashore on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula last week. Julie Huntington says while taking samples for study, the creature’s defensive ink was spilled.

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7305973
09/01/2024

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7305973

A rare pygmy s***m whale washed ashore on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula last week. Julie Huntington says while taking samples for study, the creature’s defensive ink was spilled.

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