Science Literacy Week is September 21-25, 2020 Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to join Ocean Wise Conservation Association as we take part in Science Literacy Week, an annual showcase of the diversity of Canadian science. Celebrate science with us by joining our daily Ocean Wise Education live-streamed learning events. All live-streams are FREE … Continued
This blog is the first part in a multi-part series that will explore how waste is incurred in fisheries and aquaculture supply chains, and what we can do to mitigate that waste. Globally, all food production systems produce some amount of waste before the product ends up on your plate. As food scarcity increases worldwide, … Continued
Photo credit: Bob Turner By: Amber Dearden, Jennifer Chapman, Aroha Miller Covid-19 appeared and spread across the globe in a matter of months. It affected many industries and aspects of daily life for us, but indirectly affected life under water too. The Ocean Watch team decided to take a closer look at three of these … Continued
Between September 24 and October 29, the 25th annual Ocean Award winners take to the virtual stage to talk about their ocean conservation work. The annual Ocean Awards, presented by Ocean Wise Research Institute, honour individuals and organizations for their highly significant contributions to ocean conservation through research, communications and thought leadership. In June we … Continued
You may be surprised to learn that small-scale fisheries (often referred to as artisanal fisheries) are responsible for nearly half of global seafood catches. The small-scale fisheries sector is incredibly important to global food security, livelihoods, and the well-being of many fisherfolk. What are small-scale fisheries? These fisheries are often located in developing countries, although … Continued
You may have noticed over the past few weeks – particularly if you’ve kept an eye on our @OceanWiseYouth Instagram account – young Canadians with Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program taking part in ‘learning journeys’ to iconic locations across Canada. These learning journeys allow our young ocean ambassadors, aged between 18 and 30, to participate … Continued
By: Marie Noel, Research Manager, Ocean Pollution Research Program I was lucky to spend a few summers in the Western Arctic studying beluga whales during my PhD and I have to say that the Arctic is truly a special place. It is unfortunately undergoing tremendous changes with warming happening faster than anywhere else on the … Continued
L’estuaire du Saint-Laurent à Tadoussac, Québec, est rempli de vie, abritant des baleines, des phoques, des oiseaux, des poissons ainsi que les créatures mystérieuses des grands fonds marins. C’est ici que les eaux des rivières et de l’océan se rencontrent et se mélangent pour créer un écosystème dynamique. Treize espèces de baleines et plus de … Continued
The St. Lawrence Estuary near Tadoussac, Quebec is brimming with life: from whales, seals, birds and fish, to more mysterious deep-sea creatures. Here, waters from the rivers and the ocean meet, mixing to create a dynamic marine ecosystem. Thirteen whale species and more than 2000 plant and animal species call the estuary home. The area … Continued
Indigenous peoples have actively and sustainably managed natural resources in their environments for thousands of years. One example of this type of management exists along the Northwest coast of North America, at the edge of the ocean: clam gardens. Clam gardens are ancient sites, consisting of cleared and terraced beaches protected by kilometers of rock … Continued
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