The Brazilian delegation celebrates the election of Leticia Reis de Carvalho as the new ISA Secretary-General.
Ilitariyauyuq: IISD/ENB - Diego Noguera
Participants of the Water Ceremony celebrate a bald eagle flying over during the closing stage of the ceremony. Women led the ceremony as community "waterkeepers" and wore traditional ribbon dresses.
Ilitariyauyuq: Aaron Janzen
President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau addresses the International Seabed Authority in Kingston, Jamaica.
Ilitariyauyuq: IISD/ENB - Diego Noguera
Campaign Milestone
International Opposition to Deep Sea Mining Grows
Hard questions are being asked that will affect the future of the international seabed and the planet itself.
Boats in the harbour at low tide in Digby, Nova Scotia.
Ilitariyauyuq: Adobe Stock
Profile
From Theory to Practice: Oceans North Interns Are Leading Climate Solutions
Learn more about three innovative projects to decarbonize fishing vessels, advance hybrid propulsion systems, and electrify ferries.
The Malm, one of Evoy's Salmon Eye electric vessels.
Ilitariyauyuq: Evoy Electric Motor
Commentary
The Next Step in Canada’s Fight Against Climate Change? Its Fishing Fleet
Canada’s fisheries have a lot at stake in the fight against climate change—and there is new opportunity in confronting this challenge head-on.
A snapshot of the polynya on May 8, 2024, per NASA Worldview.
Ilitariyauyuq: Terra/MODIS
Showcase
Northern Latitudes: Mapping the North Water Polynya
Mapping enables scientists to capture and analyze both long-term and short-term dynamic changes in the North Water polynya, a vibrant and ever-changing marine environment. Even simple exercises, such as observing a timelapse of the polynya’s annual cycle, can reveal an almost living, breathing body of water.
An American lobster (Homarus americanus) on the seafloor off Southwest Nova Scotia.
Ilitariyauyuq: Nick Hawkins
Showcase
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Northwest Atlantic Fisheries
Some of the most valuable species are at highest risk, study warns.
The gummy squirrel (a species of sea cucumber) was one of the deep-sea creatures featured on this week's episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Ilitariyauyuq: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration
Showcase
Where Does Canada Stand on Deep-Sea Mining?
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment comes as groups push Canada to increase its ambition and leadership.
