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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.

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.

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.

For the Ocean

Oceans North Welcomes Release of Long-awaited Ocean Noise Strategy

OTTAWA—Last week, the federal government released its Draft Ocean Noise Strategy. The strategy, which began development in 2020, represents a positive step toward mitigating the impacts of noise on the marine environment.

Zero–Emission Vessels

Groundbreaking Zero-Emission Research Vessel Project Launched by Oceans North, Miawpukek Horizon, Allswater, and MEOPAR

The project will provide the conceptual design for a Canadian ocean research vessel that would set a new standard for deep ocean and remote area research in Canadian waters.

Fish & Fishing

New Decision on Atlantic Herring Provides Some Relief for Beleaguered Stock

HALIFAX—Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced that the total allowable catch for the Southwest Nova Scotia/Bay of Fundy herring stock would be 16,000 tonnes—a 5,000-tonne reduction from the current quota. This total allowable catch will remain the same over the next four years as the department prepares a new rebuilding plan for the stock, which has been critically depleted since 2017.

For the Ocean

Oceans North Bids Farewell to Executive Director, Welcomes New Leadership Model

Oceans North is bidding farewell to former Executive Director Louie Porta today as it transitions to a new leadership structure.

For the Ocean

Northern Cod Decision Repeats Mistakes of the Past

Reopening the commercial fishery risks undoing any progress made to rebuild this important stock.

For the Ocean

New Paper Highlights Risks to Marine Life in Warming Northwest Atlantic—and What We Can Do to Help

HALIFAX—As the oceans reach record-breaking temperatures this year, it’s clear that our rapidly warming waters are already having an impact on marine life. But what will that look like in the global warming hotspot of the Northwest Atlantic—and how will it affect the species that many coastal communities depend on for their livelihoods?

For the Ocean

Oceans North Welcomes Action on Marine and Freshwater Environments in Canada’s New Nature Strategy

OTTAWA—Today, the government released its 2030 Nature Strategy, a plan for how Canada will take on the urgent challenge of protecting biodiversity. Oceans North is celebrating this important milestone, as well as some concrete actions that will help aquatic species.