Saturday, November 14, 2026
A new approach to tackling ghost gear
An innovative approach to tackling the marine conservation problem of “ghost gear” is gaining acceptance in Canada, creating new permitting pathways for coastal developments while…
Oceans
Canada to explore blue financing models to further advance marine conservation
Diana Fox Carney, Canada’s Ocean Envoy and Chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC), concluded a visit to Canada’s Arctic where she announced the…
Jajiktek Seawall Trail in Cape Breton moving forward
Nova Scotians and visitors to the province will soon be able to experience a new world-class coastal hiking experience in northern Cape Breton. The Jajiktek…
Diana Fox Carney named chair of 2027 Our Ocean Conference
Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced that Diana Fox Carney will serve as Canada’s Ocean Envoy and chair of the 12th Our Ocean Conference, being…
Canada to host the 12th Our Ocean Conference in 2027
Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, announced Canada will host the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) Spring 2027, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Drawing on…
Ocean Week Canada: June 1-8, 2025
Ocean Week Canada launches nationwide June 1 and runs until World Ocean Day on June 8. During this annual celebration of ocean connections and culture,…
Canada invests in marine safety and Indigenous communities through oceans protection plan
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Their in-depth traditional knowledge and expertise is critical to protecting our…
Monaco and Canada join growing momentum for the International Panel for Ocean Sustainability
The International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) has gained significant momentum as two new countries officially announce their support for this crucial initiative aimed at…
Canada’s newest science ROV on display ahead of ONC expedition
A pre-launch demonstration of Canada’s newest remotely operated vehicle (ROV) built for scientific exploration took place Friday, October 4th from 10:00am to 11:00am at the…
Feds, 17 First Nations launch Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence initiative
VANCOUVER, BC – The Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and 17 First Nations announced the signing and launch of the Great Bear…
Ontario working with farmers to restore wetlands
ST. ANDREWS WEST — The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million in projects led by ALUS Canada to support farmer-led initiatives to restore and…
Canada expands and improves warning system for coastal flooding
Major expansion of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s capacity to predict and alert Canadians about coastal flooding GATINEAU, QC – Coastal flooding is a regular occurrence along Canada’s marine coasts and…
From Poop to Proof: GEMSTONE Project Aims to Flush Out Source of Marine Fecal Pollution
Vancouver, BC — Fecal pollution in BC’s marine waters can lead to prolonged closures of shellfish harvesting areas and recreational beaches. These are important public…
XPRIZE launches competition to solve water scarcity
ABU DHABI, UAE — XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, today launches XPRIZE Water Scarcity.…
Massive proposed marine conservation area one step closer to reality
Kashechewan, Ontario – On February 21, the Mushkegowuk Council and the Government of Canada announced the successful completion of the feasibility assessment to establish a…
Federal government invests in coastal protection project in Lax Kw’alaams
LAX KW’ALAAMS, BC – Measures are being put in place to stabilize the shoreline in Lax Kw’alaams after an investment of more than $5 million from the…
SPONSORED: Charting a Sustainable Maritime Future: The 2024 Sustainable Blue Economy Summit
Setting Sail Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow Picture this: the historic city of Halifax, where history, industry, and nature converge, stands on the brink of a…
Researchers Turn Seawater into Drinking Water
Brooklyn, NY – Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can…
Canada and Miramichi invest in Miramichi’s Coastal Protection
Miramichi, NB – Measures are being put in place to make the riverbank along the Miramichi River more secure, after a the combined investment of…
Hope and peril for killer whales and other Canadian species
Ottawa – The sight of a breaching orca can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With a similar lifespan to humans and complex social behaviour, orcas are…
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work
Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play an important role in the health of Canadians and the environment. Climate change, pollution,…
Oceana Canada sounds alarm with seventh fishery audit, highlights government’s ongoing struggle to revitalize wild fisheries
Vancouver – In the face of accelerating climate change, Oceana Canada’s 2023 Fishery Audit, launched today on World Fisheries Day, exposes Canada’s persistent mismanagement and…
Oceana Canada unveils roadmap to cut 1/3 of Canada’s single-use plastic pollution
Toronto – Canada can reduce its single-use plastic each year by one-third, or 720,000 tonnes – equivalent to the size of 6000 blue whales– according to…
Deep Sky and Equatic to deploy Carbon dioxide removal demonstration units in Canada
Montreal and Los Angeles – Deep Sky, a Montreal-based gigaton-scale carbon removal project developer, and Equatic, a California-based company developing carbon capture and storage solutions at scale, are…