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Protected Areas

New Animated Video Highlights Importance of North Water Polynya

In the waters between Greenland and Nunavut, a biologically rich region provides essential habitat for marine mammals, fish and seabirds.

Protected Areas

Agreement Between Canada and Greenland Marks Major Step Forward...

The North Water Polynya supports vast amounts of marine life and is important to Inuit communities in both countries.

Zero–Emission Vessels

Lektrike’l Walipotl Electric Boat Project Now in Final Design

Membertou, Oceans North, Allswater, and BlueGrid by Rimot have officially launched Lektrike’l Walipotl—a project to develop Canada’s first electric lobster fishing boat.

For the Ocean

Supreme Court Decision on Impact Assessment Act Puts Ocean and...

As we develop resources in a more sustainable manner, we need strong frameworks to help protect the environment and each other.

For the Ocean

Meet the Team Q & A: Katie Schleit, Fisheries Director

Katie Schleit is Fisheries Director for Oceans North and focuses on rebuilding fish stocks while integrating the needs of people and the ecosystem.

Credit - Anders Peters

For the Ocean

A New Sister Organization and Partner in Greenland

Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat was established last month as a new partner in Greenland for Oceans North.

For the Ocean

International Fisheries Organization Agrees to Further Ecosystem...

Tackling the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change will require action both within and beyond national waters.

For the Ocean

New Report Charts Course towards an Electric Future for Nova...

The study found that over 2000 boats were prime candidates for battery-electric propulsion systems.

Credit - Rinson Chory

For the Ocean

Why Canada Should Stay the Course on Ambitious Targets to Reduce...

To fight climate change, we need to reduce emissions from as many industries as possible—including shipping.

Fish & Fishing

Nova Scotia Lobster Fleet Electrification Assessment

This report presents an overview of the opportunity to modernize Nova Scotia’s lobster fishing fleet with zero-emission propulsion systems