Tag: Oceans

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From Quarry Rock to the Great Bear: My experience with WWF-Canada

I officially began volunteering with WWF-Canada in March of 2012 in its Pacific Region office located in Vancouver and it's been a blast! Not only did I get to meet hockey legend Scott Niedermayer,... Read More
I officially began volunteering with WWF-Canada in March of 2012 in its Pacific Region office located in Vancouver and...
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Species of the week: The orca!

Each week we feature an at-risk species and let you know how YOU can help them. This week, learn about the orca. Read More
Each week we feature an at-risk species and let you know how YOU can help them. This week, learn...
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Canadian sharks get profiled

Why are sharks feared as they are? Is it the sharp rows of teeth or those deep black eyes… what about their portrayal as mindless killers in films and popular media? Whatever it may... Read More
Why are sharks feared as they are? Is it the sharp rows of teeth or those deep black eyes…...
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In Vietnam, helping catfish farming become more sustainable

Asian catfish represents one of the fastest growing types of aquaculture (seafood farming) in the world. A company’s Phu Tuc farm reveals what big business its production has become for this small country and... Read More
Asian catfish represents one of the fastest growing types of aquaculture (seafood farming) in the world. A company’s Phu...
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WWF at northern priorities roundtable for Arctic Council chair

Clearly, there are high hopes for Canada’s leadership of the Arctic Council. With offices in almost all Arctic Nations, a local presence in Canada’s Northern communities, and as a long-time observer and contributor... Read More
Clearly, there are high hopes for Canada’s leadership of the Arctic Council. With offices in almost all Arctic...
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Swimming upstream

Though it is still too soon to tell whether the healthier salmon returns of the past few years signal an encouraging long-term trend, there is one important new landmark of hope: this week’s release... Read More
Though it is still too soon to tell whether the healthier salmon returns of the past few years signal...
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Vancouver International Film Festival: Revolution

Through his newest film, Revolution, Rob Stewart uses what he knows best – including scuba diving and stunning shots of neat underwater creatures – to show the audience what’s at stake if we don’t... Read More
Through his newest film, Revolution, Rob Stewart uses what he knows best – including scuba diving and stunning shots...
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Furor over ocean fertilization

Dumping 100 tons of iron ore into the ocean is not the best way to either restore salmon populations or fight climate change. And without a permit, it’s also illegal. So it’s alarming... Read More
Dumping 100 tons of iron ore into the ocean is not the best way to either restore salmon populations...
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