However, there was a second reason I went at this time of year – the Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) would still be around. Getting out on a small boat (zodiac) takes some planning and ...

If they add graceful, charismatic and supple to the description, they are probably talking about a beluga whale. I remember ... and peering at them through my face mask while I checked my scuba ...

Thousands of beluga whales ... Valeria Vergara, a whale biologist and senior scientist at the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, warned of the potential dangers the belugas face.

Moments later, the head of a beluga calf emerged, mouth agape in what looked like a smile. Jacobsma’s face lit up in response ... who noted the baby whale has yet to grow in his teeth.

Moments later, the head of a beluga calf emerged, mouth agape in what looked like a smile. Jacobsma's face lit up in response ... who noted the baby whale has yet to grow in his teeth.