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Science & Monitoring

New Project Tracks Increased Shark Sightings in Nunatsiavut

There has been a significant increase in the number of sightings and interactions with sharks in Nunatsiavut waters.

Protected Areas

Protecting the Heart of the Arctic

At the very top of the world lies a place few have visited: the Central Arctic Ocean.

A North Atlantic swordfish swims near the surface of the water.

Fish & Fishing

International Fisheries Meeting Concludes with Important Wins for Sustainability

Measures adopted at ICCAT this year include improved management for swordfish and further integration of climate change considerations.

Science & Monitoring

How Climate Change is Affecting Ocean Currents in the North Water Polynya

Between Devon Island and Ellesmere Island, on the western edge of the North Water polynya, researchers are studying changes in deep ocean currents and how these waters may impact the melting of glaciers and the productivity of the marine ecosystem.

Healthy Waters

International Chorus Against Deep Seabed Mining Grows as Nordic Council Pass Landmark Resolution

On October 31st, 2024 the Nordic Council voted in favour of a resolution calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, joining a growing international movement to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Indigenous-led Conservation

The Cree Nation Government Advances Marine Protection in Eeyou Istchee

26,000 square kilometres of important marine habitat could soon become the Wiinipaawk Indigenous Protected Area.

For the Climate

With Passage of Bill C-49, Winds of Change Are Blowing for Energy Production

The new legislation offers opportunities to create jobs, reduce emissions, and protect the marine environment.

Zero–Emission Vessels

At the IMO, Countries Float Ideas to Reduce Emissions from Shipping

Over the last two weeks, countries around the world met at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London to discuss an important but often overlooked problem: how to reduce emissions from ships.

For the Ocean

Rebuilding Plan for Depleted Cod Stock Welcome, But Details Come up Short

ST. JOHN’S—Last Friday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released a rebuilding plan for the 3Ps cod stock. This stock, which is on the south coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and is shared with France, has been in the critical zone for nearly 25 years.

Zero–Emission Vessels

International Shipping Meeting to Target Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Oceans North is attending International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings on greenhouse gas emissions in London next week. We sat down with Amy Nugent, Associate Director of Marine Climate Action, to talk to her before she left for the meetings and asked her about the key issues under discussion.