People come from all over the world to see the aurora borealis in the Arctic. Photo: Neil Fisher/Vancouver Aquarium. Written by Neil Fisher, videographer, Vancouver Aquarium What is your favourite animal? Depending on who you ask at the Vancouver Aquarium, the answer may vary. Some might simply say, “You can’t choose just one.” Others, … Continued
The Arctic climate is changing faster than just about anywhere else on Earth. What could that mean for the plants, animals and people that call the Arctic home? We hear a lot about the potential impact on people, polar bears, seals and narwhals. But if you think polar bears and people are important, then you … Continued
DFO has partially lifted a ban on exports of narwhal products from Nunavut communities. Last year, Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) banned the export of narwhal products from 17 communities in Nunavut. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries and argued that the data that DFO … Continued
On a recent trip to Baffin Island, I had the good fortune to catch lunch with a friend. And when I say “catch lunch” I mean toss a net in the water and catch lunch. Franco Buscemi was heading out to set his net on his lunch break and invited me along to give him … Continued
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