Resilient Livelihoods

For generations, John Noksana Jr.'s people have lived off the ocean.

Healthy Waters

On August 2nd, 2024, states at the ISA gathered and voted to elect a Secretary General—but this was no ordinary election. In fact, the recent International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting culminated in one of the most important elections you probably haven’t heard about for a position you might not be familiar with. And what happened could have major implications for the ocean.

Healthy Waters

At a meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) last month, President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau reminded delegates that “we have the power to leave a legacy of respect and reverence for the ocean.

Indigenous-led Conservation

Each summer, tourists from around the world flock to Churchill, Manitoba, eager to see the thousands of beluga whales that return to feed and calve in the Churchill River estuary on Western Hudson Bay. But long before the world’s largest congregation of majestic white whales became a major tourist attraction, the Indigenous residents of the community had a special relationship with belugas that dates back centuries.

Zero–Emission Vessels

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the effects on Canada’s coastal communities are increasingly obvious and severe.