Tag: Oceans

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Canadians for the Great Bear send open letter to Premier Christy Clark

Premier Clark, your strong position that the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project cannot be approved by your government is an important step towards securing a healthy future for the Great Bear. We urge you... Read More
Premier Clark, your strong position that the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project cannot be approved by your government is...
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Belugas, whales that sing and exfoliate

One of the most recognizable whales, belugas are recognized the world over. But how much do you really know about these charismatic creatures? Spruce up your knowledge with these fun facts. Read More
One of the most recognizable whales, belugas are recognized the world over. But how much do you really...
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Your field guide to narwhal tagging with Dr. Pete Ewins

In August 2011, WWF’s Senior Arctic Species Officer, Dr. Pete Ewins, spent two weeks on Baffin Island with a Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Inuit community narwhal tagging team. Read More
In August 2011, WWF’s Senior Arctic Species Officer, Dr. Pete Ewins, spent two weeks on Baffin Island with a...
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The Humpback’s song

As World Oceans Day approaches, my thoughts increasingly stray in the direction of the sea, and the endless opportunities for exploration and inspiration it affords. Read More
As World Oceans Day approaches, my thoughts increasingly stray in the direction of the sea, and the endless opportunities...
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“It Cannot Happen Here”? A closer look at the Exxon Valdez spill

Recall that another politician-on-a-mission, the late Senator Ted Stevens, famously promised fishermen in Cordova, Alaska that “not one drop” of oil would be spilled in Prince William Sound. That was before the name of... Read More
Recall that another politician-on-a-mission, the late Senator Ted Stevens, famously promised fishermen in Cordova, Alaska that “not one drop”...
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Sinking the myth – The science of bitumen in seawater

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon platform exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, spilling almost 5-million barrels of oil into the ocean. In spite of a massive cleanup effort, oil... Read More
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon platform exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, spilling almost 5-million...
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