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IMPAC5’s impact: Marine protection makes progress at international oceans summit in Vancouver February 15, 2023 At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a new “protection standard” for federal MPAs. Read More At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a... Read More
Marine Protected Areas need to be networked to work (because sea life doesn’t stay still) February 6, 2023 In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but they require thoughtful planning and strong partnerships. IMPAC5, the fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress... Read More In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but... Read More
What is IMPAC5? The plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans sets sail at this Vancouver summit February 1, 2023 In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver, will be the first time the global ocean community will come together to start tackling... Read More In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver,... Read More
Billions of litres of ship waste are dumped in protected ocean areas each year March 1, 2022 WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially leaving behind — as they traverse Canadian waters. Read More WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially... Read More
‘No Dumping’ in Marine Protected Areas Isn’t as Clear as It Seems June 8, 2021 After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine protected areas (MPAs) that included bans on oil and gas exploration, mining, bottom trawling and dumping.... Read More After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine... Read More
Stop playing ‘dirty pool’ in our marine protected areas July 19, 2021 Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in contaminated water. They live in it. You can be a (wild)lifeguard by helping protect our... Read More Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in... Read More
Connecting marine protected areas in Canada’s Arctic May 28, 2021 Polar bear, beluga whales, narwhal and other iconic species share the vast and beautiful Canadian Arctic. But that’s not all they have in common. They’re also constantly on the move — whether on land... Read More Polar bear, beluga whales, narwhal and other iconic species share the vast and beautiful Canadian Arctic. But that’s not... Read More
The tiny town of Taloyoak is an Arctic inspiration February 9, 2021 UPDATE: FOOD SOVEREIGNTY PROJECT IN TALOYOAK, NU NABS $451,000 PRIZE For the Inuktitut version, please click here. Perched on the edge of Aqviqtuuq, also known as the Boothia Peninsula, the Nunavut hamlet of Taloyoak... Read More UPDATE: FOOD SOVEREIGNTY PROJECT IN TALOYOAK, NU NABS $451,000 PRIZE For the Inuktitut version, please click here. Perched on... Read More
Grey water dumping threatens ocean health and people May 19, 2020 Chronic industrial pollution and climate change are transforming our oceans and helping drive a global biodiversity crisis. Among the many sources of ocean pollution, none are as prevalent — or as solvable — as “grey water” from ships. It’s a... Read More Chronic industrial pollution and climate change are transforming our oceans and helping drive a global biodiversity crisis. Among the many... Read More
Will our marine protected areas adapt to a changing climate? December 20, 2019 New study finds that Canada should do more to ensure MPAs are effective well into the future By Aurelie Cosandey-Godin A few weeks ago, delegates from around the world gathered in Montreal to... Read More New study finds that Canada should do more to ensure MPAs are effective well into the future By... Read More
More, better, faster: three words that will help Canada reach its ocean protection goals December 18, 2015 News emerged this week that Canada will increase the portion of Canada’s marine and coastal areas that are protected to 5% by 2017 and 10% by 2020. Read More News emerged this week that Canada will increase the portion of Canada’s marine and coastal areas that are protected... Read More
Tanker ban will help safeguard B.C.’s north coast, but marine management plans need attention now. November 23, 2015 On Friday, November 13, 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a mandate letter that seeks to place a moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast. Read More On Friday, November 13, 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a mandate letter that seeks to place a... Read More
