Sea ice

DFO scientist shares concerns about impact of sea ice on marine mammals

The recent sea ice that packed our bays and coastlines may have drawn crowds of admirers for its beauty but it also caused significant problems for marine mammals.

Many entrapments were reported and a number of deaths of dolphins and seals. Today, a scientist with DFO is sharing his concerns around the recent incidents. NTV’s Jodi Cooke has this report.

Residents told to stay away from sea ice on beaches

There’s a warning tonight telling people to stay away from sea ice on beaches.

The alert comes from the town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.

That’s after ice pushed into the beaches in Middle Cove and Outer Cove.

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