Content tagged “oceans”
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Why do you love the ocean?
It's difficult to protect a whole ocean by yourself. Work together with Ocean Keepers to make a real difference. More »
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Marine Scene: A line to the best sustainable seafood choices
Video by Heidi Hudson, Program Coordinator Blog by Theresa Beer, Communications Specialist Welcome to the Marine Scene, a video blog where you'll learn about the state of our oceans and... More »
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Sustainable Seafood all the talk in Boston
The Boston Seafood Show bills itself as the largest North American Expo for seafood. It's a good indicator of what's happening in the seafood industry. This is where you'll find... More »
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Sonar and whales are a deadly mix
Endangered species cannot recover and survive without efforts on both sides of the border to ensure they are protected from acoustic harm. More »
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Sustainable seafood makes inroads at local markets
Many people have now heard the term 'sustainable seafood'. But how easy is it to find sustainable seafood options at local markets and does this matter to shoppers? To dig... More »
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Science isn't just for scientists
Beyond providing valuable research, citizen science is a fun way for people to engage with nature and learn about the world and their place in it. More »
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Pacific Underwater: Salmon don't grow on trees, but trees grow on salmon
Right now, millions of chum, pink, chinook, and coho salmon are leaving the Pacific Ocean to swim up rivers both all along the British Columbia coast. Waiting alongside these rivers are thousands of bears ready to fatten up for their winter hibernation. Each bear carries hundreds of kilos of fish out of the streams and into the forest to consume. More »
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Defend our coast: unity, diversity and democracy.
The October 22 Defend Our Coast rally in Victoria sent a vivid message to politicians that Canadians care deeply about their coastal waters. The estimated 4,000 people who attended represented... More »
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Big fish, little fish... What's a person to choose?
A few of us working on sustainable seafood issues undertook the long journey to Hong Kong to attend the Annual Seafood Summit earlier this month. This year's theme was "Evolving... More »
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The amazing giant kelp
A single giant kelp (or Macrocystis) can grow up to 60 metres long in a single year — 30 metres of stipe and 30 metres of frond. At it's peak... More »
