A new estimate from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released today finds that the population count for critically ...

Angela Pinzon, Pilot PMR, [email protected], 647-295-0517. Media assets available here. Toronto, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabeg, the Chippewa, ...

Sea otters are small marine mammals that can be found along the Pacific coast of Canada. They have loose pouches of skin under their arms that function like pockets, which they use to store food and ...

The ocean is a powerful force of nature and its beauty has always captivated people. But did you know that being near the ocean can positively affect your wellness? If you need a refresh, spending ...

A solution exists: ropeless, or “on-demand,” fishing gear. This innovative technology allows fishing to continue without leaving dangerous vertical ropes in the water, protecting whales while keeping ...

Capelin are small, fast-growing forage fish that are found across the north Atlantic ocean and are critically important to the ocean ecosystem in northeast Newfoundland. Many species such as puffins, ...

Seafood harvested in Canada are caught by a wide variety of fishing gears. Some gear types are known to be harmful to the health of the ocean because they are non-selective, removing species ...

Climate change is potentially the largest threat facing our oceans and our planet. Unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are warming the planet and disrupting weather patterns, ...

Today, a modernized Fisheries Act became law, setting the stage for rebuilding fish abundance in Canada’s oceans. For the first time since its inception in 1868, rebuilding plans are now required for ...

2025 fisheries decisions unfolded with relatively little public attention compared to previous years. More focus was placed on urgent issues including the federal election and trade turmoil on ...

Media contacts: Vaishali Dassani, Oceana Canada, [email protected], 647-294-3335 and Angela Pinzon, Pilot PMR, [email protected], 647-295-0517. Media assets are available here. Toronto, ...

With so much focus on the challenges facing the planet in 2024, it’s easy to miss the wins. But amid the noise, there have been some big wins for the oceans this past year that offer a reason to ...