For the Ocean

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard made the long-overdue decision to close the commercial fishery for Northern Gulf cod this year.

For the Ocean

By not choosing one of the options created through the advisory process, today’s decision makes the path to rebuilding less certain.

For the Ocean

Sofia Geisler is tasked with building organization's profile, establishing relationships, and involving civil society in debates on the principles of sustainability.

Protected Areas

Announced on World Ocean Day, this closure will protect important deep-sea ecosystems that are home to deep-water corals, sponges and bottle-nosed whales.

For the Ocean

Recent research has shown the major impacts that climate change has had and will continue to have on the productive waters of Atlantic Canada.

For the Ocean

The decision comes amid serious concerns from nearby Inuit communities about the speed of the development and impacts on wildlife.

For the Ocean

New regulations will set out for the first time what is required of fisheries rebuilding plans, including timelines, objectives, and updated guidance for fisheries managers.

For the Ocean

Herring and mackerel play a crucial role in Atlantic ecosystems and are commonly used as bait in the region's lucrative lobster fisheries.