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Fish & Fishing

Management Measures for Redfish Offer Opportunity to Implement...

On May 31, after a three-decade moratorium and following years of consultations with harvesters, rightsholders, and stakeholders, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released the management plan for the reopened commercial redfish fishery.

Protected Areas

The Central Arctic Ocean Offers a Chance to Do Things Differently

Three years ago, a ground-breaking, precautionary international fisheries agreement came into force in the Central Arctic Ocean. This region, which is outside the 200-mile-limit of Arctic countries and connected to the traditional homelands of Arctic Indigenous peoples, has largely been off limits to industrial activities because of year-round ice cover. But as the polar ice cap melts, the Central Arctic is increasingly open.

Green Shipping Corridors & Clean Ports

More than 40 marine sector leaders from across the value chain reached a consensus on the urgent need to support and advocate for marine electrification initiatives.

Zero–Emission Vessels

Industry, Government, and Community Leaders Unite to Advocate for...

More than 40 marine sector leaders from across the value chain reached a consensus on the urgent need to support and advocate for marine electrification initiatives.

Protected Areas

Making the Case for Marine Conservation in the Inner Bay of Fundy

This report summarizes opinion polling and a literature review on the Inner Bay of Fundy, finding knowledge and support that could advance conservation in this region.

Fish & Fishing

How to Value Forage Fish

Fisheries management decisions are too often based on short-term economic rewards that fail to include the future value of rebuilding healthy stocks.

Healthy Waters

Letter of Concern Over Canada’s Engagement at the International...

A group of 30 environmental and Indigenous organizations from across Canada and around the world are calling on the federal government to defend human rights, Indigenous participation, and transparency as nations discuss opening one of the planet’s last untouched ecosystems to mining.

Healthy Waters

As Deep-sea Mining Discussions Continue, Organizations Call on...

30 environmental and Indigenous organizations are asking the government to defend human rights, Indigenous participation, and transparency.

Zero–Emission Vessels

Oceans North Applauds Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Investment...

Electrifying harbour craft and near-shore vessels is essential to mitigating the impacts of climate change, and ferries are an excellent place to start.

Credit - NOAA

Science & Monitoring

How Much Carbon is Stored in Canada’s Seabed?

The seabed is a critical—but often overlooked—carbon sink. New research is showing just how important it is.