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Shipping speed and waste are an ‘urgent’ threat in Great Bear Sea, WWF-Canada study finds February 29, 2024 New analysis shows that traffic in this rapidly developing coastal region poses immediate and cumulative risks to at-risk marine species GREAT BEAR SEA, B.C. —A new report by WWF-Canada uses data on ship speed and... Read More New analysis shows that traffic in this rapidly developing coastal region poses immediate and cumulative risks to at-risk marine species ... Read More
As underwater noise rises rapidly, Canada’s laws fall short — here’s how to fix that June 7, 2024 Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across vast distances. The hauntingly beautiful sounds of whale songs, for instance, can travel thousands of... Read More Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across... Read More
Billions of litres of harmful waste are dumped by ships in Canada’s protected waters annually: WWF-Canada Report March 1, 2022 Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas Read More Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas... Read More
Too fast, too filthy: Ship speeds and waste making Great Bear Sea a hostile habitat for at-risk whales March 1, 2024 Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of Prince Rupert, massive commercial vessels moving global goods, and popular passenger cruise routes running the... Read More Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of... Read More
Increasing ship traffic means a noisier Arctic Ocean February 8, 2024 Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species — before it is too late. Read More Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species... Read More
The Power of Ports: How Canadian Port Authorities can bring change to shipping December 6, 2023 Marine shipping is integral to our everyday lives — from our food and clothes to cars and electronics, about 80 per cent of the items we use on a daily basis arrived by ship... Read More Marine shipping is integral to our everyday lives — from our food and clothes to cars and electronics, about... Read More
What are MPAs and OECMs? A deep dive into the different forms of marine protection June 2, 2023 Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Canada has the world’s longest coastline, home to a wealth of biodiversity in a variety of marine habitats. The federal government has agreed to protect 25 per cent... Read More Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Canada has the world’s longest coastline, home to a wealth of biodiversity in... Read More
10 ways the tides are changing for ocean conservation June 1, 2023 Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though the tides are changing thanks to the support of ocean advocates across the country, we’re... Read More Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though... Read More
The need for action on underwater noise pollution is loud and clear March 13, 2023 WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the volume. Read More WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the... 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
Sea turtles struggling to adapt in changing waters September 29, 2022 Fragile ocean ecosystems — already on the brink because of human activities like industrial development, unsustainable fishing and shipping practices — are being pushed past their limit by climate change. Countless species, including the... Read More Fragile ocean ecosystems — already on the brink because of human activities like industrial development, unsustainable fishing and shipping... Read More