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Fish & Fishing
Mapping Carbon in Canada’s Seafloor: Policy Brief
A new high-resolution predictive map may allow carbon considerations to be incorporated into national and regional seabed planning processes.
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Protected Areas
The Ice Bridge: A Hotspot of Marine Biodiversity in the Arctic
When researchers assess biodiversity in the Arctic, the North Water Polynya has historically been identified as one of the most important hotspots in this region – and the most biologically productive area in all of Greenland’s waters.
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Fish & Fishing
Overlooked & Undervalued: The Economic Case for Rebuilding...
When the value of forage fish both in and out of the water is considered, the results can support stock rebuilding and increase benefits for harvesters.
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Fish & Fishing
Reopened Bait Fishery for Struggling Atlantic Mackerel Stock...
Without a plan for monitoring and data collection, it’s not obvious how DFO will ensure that the catch limit isn’t being exceeded or how the quality of existing data will be improved for science assessments.
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For the Ocean
Connecting to Each Other and the Land on the Indigenous Quest for...
Most people planning a trip to Churchill, Manitoba in March will decide between a slow, scenic train ride or a fast (and expensive!) flight. But there is another way to get to Churchill that is equal parts challenging and rewarding: by snowmobiling 333 kilometres from Gillam.
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For the Ocean
Oceans North 2023 Annual Report
The Oceans North 2023 Annual Report provides highlights from the last year of our work in the Arctic, Atlantic and the high seas.
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For the Ocean
Oceans North Calls for Ecosystem-based Approach to Recovery of...
Links between the two species mean a decrease in the total allowable catch for both offers best chance for sustainable, profitable fisheries.
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For the Ocean
Industry Member Displays Unacceptable Behaviour towards Oceans...
Subsequent walkout by FFAW and others threatens to derail advisory process
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For the Ocean
What’s Happening with International Negotiations on Deep-Sea...
This new industry would have major impacts on ecosystems we're only beginning to understand.
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Protected Areas
The Ice Bridge: A Haven for Seabirds in Pikialasorsuaq
In the second part of our series on the North Water Polynya, we look at the millions of birds that travel here each year.
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