Oceans

With you, we can help fragile marine species and ocean environments recover and thrive. Together, let’s advocate for sustainable use and evidence-based protections from coast to coast to coast.

PROJECT

Orca and salmon

Two of British Columbia’s most iconic species, Chinook salmon and southern resident killer whales, are in trouble.

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#JoinThePod

There are only 73 Salish Sea orcas left – and this number is falling. If we don’t help them now, it will be too late. With the strength of one collective voice, we will be heard.

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November 20, 2019

Seafood Progress offers remedy for seasick times

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October 2, 2019

The alarming links between climate, ocean and cryosphere

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PROJECT

Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound

Partnering with scientists and local experts, we've created a conservation map displaying Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound’s unique marine ecology and recommendations for how to protect it.

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Fisheries and aquaculture

The fishing industry has the largest ecological interaction with Canada’s oceans and lakes, so it’s important to ensure it is sustainable.

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Expert view

Jeffery Young: "Southern resident orcas need another year of strong protection"

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Protecting coastal waters

We promote marine protected areas, better laws and other strategies to protect Canada’s oceans and marine life biodiversity.

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Did you know?

Juvenile salmon migrating from freshwater into saltwater are particularly vulnerable to diseases from fish farms, pollution from cities and shifting food availability.

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