Tag: North Atlantic

IUCN Species of the Day: Atlantic Salmon

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Photo credit: Michel Roggo   The Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar, is listed as ‘LEAST CONCERN’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. This species is found throughout the North Atlantic region, where after long marine migrations they home precisely Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Hooded Seal

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  Photo credit: Sea Mammal Research Unit   The Hooded Seal, Cystophora cristata, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. This species gets its name from the striking nasal appendage found on adult males. Hooded Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: North Atlantic Right Whale

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Photo credit: Jessica Taylor The North Atlantic Right Whale, Eubalaena glacialis, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Historically, it was common on both sides of the Atlantic; today, this whale appears to be effectively Continue Reading