Healthy Oceans archives
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Mysteries of the Deep
March 18, 2010Dive a little deeper tonight and tune in to Mysteries of the Deep, the third episode of CBC's One Ocean series. This episode offers a unique view of a mysterious... More »
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Footprints in the sand
March 10, 2010Be sure to tune into part-two of CBC's series One Ocean. Tonight's episode, Footprints in the Sand, looks at the heavy footprint we are leaving on this planet and the impact that it is having on our oceans. Find out more on how you can make a difference. More »
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The Birth of an Ocean
March 3, 2010Don't miss One Ocean,a fascinating four-part ocean series airing on CBC this March. More »
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Less is not more: How streamlining environmental assessments doesn't equal better protection
February 16, 2010Campbell's declaration in the Throne speech suggests the Liberals will now work to keep the federal government out of the remaining major project reviews — and this at a time when both the federal and provincial governments have also significantly reduced their environmental enforcement and inspection capacities. More »
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Life less plastic
February 8, 2010By Lana Gunnlaugson, DSF Marine & Freshwater Program Coordinator Considering a life less plastic for the environment and our health. More »
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Salmon certification seems fishy
January 20, 2010Certifying the Fraser River sockeye fishery, which is now the subject of a federal judicial inquiry after further declines in endangered runs and three of the lowest returns on record, makes no sense. More »
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Ecolabel credibility put to the test
January 14, 2010The Atlantic swordfish fishery is one of several Canadian fisheries currently seeking a highly coveted — and increasingly controversial — ecolabel certification for their products. Offered by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a non-profit organization based in the UK, the label is meant to help consumers identify seafood that is sustainably caught and allow them to make environmentally friendly choices about the food they buy. More »
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In the field with DSF aquaculture campaigner Corey Peet
December 14, 2009Join our Aquaculture Campaigner, Corey Peet, as he visits shrimp farms in Thailand. More »
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Reconnecting to our oceans
December 3, 2009Our oceans provide us with so much life and richness that they deserve respect and protection. Learn more about our interconnections with our oceans with this interactive online brochure. More »
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A biologist's perspective on Pacific salmon in Canada
November 26, 2009...Pacific salmon in Canada are not doing okay. This became obvious to a lot of Canadians when the federal government announced a judicial inquiry to investigate the collapse of Fraser River sockeye salmon. A judicial inquiry is a pretty big deal and will identify significant issues, but we already know there is one overarching solution that has the potential to benefit us all — the recovery of Pacific salmon. More »
