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Fish & Fishing

Oceans North Supports New Regulations on Possession and Export of...

The upcoming measures should help curb illegal fishing and improve conservation ahead of the next fishing season.

Healthy Waters

Oceans North Welcomes Inclusion of Northern Peoples and Strong...

The policy recognizes the complex threats facing the region, from climate change and a lack of local infrastructure to global security concerns.

Fish & Fishing

New Policy on Electronic Logbooks a Welcome Development for...

Oceans North applauds a new announcement that electronic logbooks will now be mandatory in some Atlantic Canadian fisheries.

Credit - Doug Perrine

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.

Credit - Enrico Pescantini

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...

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...

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.

For the Climate

From Wind to Wake: Advancing Marine Electrification in Atlantic...

This report articulates a vision for a sustainable, decarbonized marine sector in partnership with Indigenous and coastal communities, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Healthy Waters

International Chorus Against Deep Seabed Mining Grows as Nordic...

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.

Credit - Jennie Knopp

Indigenous-led Conservation

The Cree Nation Government Advances Marine Protection in Eeyou...

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