Tag: Oceans

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Sobey Fund for Oceans getting one scholar off to a good start

With my new partnership with the World Wildlife through the Sobey Fund for Oceans, I will work to produce the most rigorous and impactful research possible and hope to communicate my research to a... Read More
With my new partnership with the World Wildlife through the Sobey Fund for Oceans, I will work to produce...
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Research shows that a surge of sea sounds stresses out whales

Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have to compete for underwater air time with noise from shipping, sonar, seismic testing and other... Read More
Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have...
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Our oceans and you

World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans, learn about the challenges they face and what we can do to help. Read More
World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans,...
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Out of the mouths of babes

Grade four-five students aren't exactly "babes," but their insight into sharks and desire to protect them is certainly heart-warming. Here's what I learnt about this threatened species from one class. Read More
Grade four-five students aren't exactly "babes," but their insight into sharks and desire to protect them is certainly heart-warming....
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Swimming with sharks

My personal experience with a shark showed me how beautiful and non-threatening these creatures are, and most importantly, that they need us to protect them. Read More
My personal experience with a shark showed me how beautiful and non-threatening these creatures are, and most importantly, that...
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What does the recent Federal Budget mean for conservation?

At this point it’s hard to get a handle on exactly how conservation is affected by the Federal Budget, but one thing’s for sure, the unknowns are pointing to something far greater than a... Read More
At this point it’s hard to get a handle on exactly how conservation is affected by the Federal Budget,...
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Live chat with the Water Brothers

Two eco-adventurer brothers, Alex and Tyler Mifflin, travel the world to explore our relationship with water—from tropical reefs to freezing seas, The Water Brothers examine water issues in South East Asia, the North Pole,... Read More
Two eco-adventurer brothers, Alex and Tyler Mifflin, travel the world to explore our relationship with water—from tropical reefs to...
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‘Sounding’ Canada’s Pacific Ocean

Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean not just a busy place but also a noisy place. Read More
Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean...
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