British Columbia’s coastline is diverse, wild and wonderful. Numerous coastal communities dot the shores of stunning fjords and bays. The area’s ample supply of beautiful oceanscapes, unique plants, animals and natural resources supports tourism, recreational activities and livelihoods. However, BC’s coastline is also the focal point of major developments, resource extraction and a constantly growing … Continued
By Erika Bolliger, Program Assistant for the Ocean Wise seafood program. “We continue to work hard to convert all of the fish and seafood in our stores to sustainable sources,” the sign proudly stated. This is going to be a breeze, I said to myself, as I approached the fresh seafood counter at the grocery … Continued
By Claire Dawson, Ocean Wise Seafood Cooking sustainable seafood at home is a daunting task for many. Species sustainability, adept ingredient pairing and proper care and preparation can all challenge even the most skilled of home cooks. Luckily, a brand new free cookbook by Coastline Market, a proud Ocean Wise partner, has arrived to tackle … Continued
Ocean plastics, climate change, conservation and advocacy were just a few of the topics on the table when 35 young women from across B.C., ages 15-18, gathered on the West Coast’s Hornby Island for the five-day Ocean Literacy and Leadership Camp in July. They left the island newly informed by environmental activists and educators, and … Continued
La Ferme piscicole des Bobines est située à East Hereford en Estrie et opère le plus important site d’élevage de truites arc-en-ciel au Québec. Elle produit, transforme et met en marché de la truite arc-en-ciel, le tout dans un environnement promouvant l’aquaculture durable. Partenaire officiel d’Ocean Wise, l’entreprise fait tout pour réduire au maximum son empreinte écologique “ L’avenir réserve une place prépondérante à l’aquaculture durable. La voie … Continued
Southern Residents in Crisis: These killer whales rely on declining Chinook salmon — what can be done to save them? Killer Whale Culture: Belly rubbing, orgies, family dialects and more; orca family ties are stronger than you might think. Ecosystems and Biodiversity The waters of Kisumu bay, Kenya’s main entry to Lake Victoria, are covered … Continued
Ecosystems and Biodiversity A study from Anglia Ruskin University has shown that blue mussels produce fewer byssal threads when exposed to microplastics. Mussels use byssal threads to remain attached to their surroundings and also to attach to one another, forming reefs. In the study, blue mussels that were exposed to microplastics for 52 days were … Continued
The Ocean Wise seafood program works with many phenomenal partners from across the seafood industry to increase access to information on all aspects of seafood sustainability. We are very excited to share a remarkable resource that was created in partnership between the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and Dalhousie University in Halifax: The Seafood … Continued
Jill Heinerth is the inaugural Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and a renowned cave diver. Her adventures have taken her under the Sahara Desert, inside an iceberg in Antarctica and through submerged caves in places like The Bahamas, Mexico and Australia. She’s also been one of our guests on My Ocean podcast. … Continued
The Ocean Wise Plastics Lab teams up with apparel firms and MetroVancouver to study the role of laundry in microplastic pollution in the ocean Plastic pollution is one of the major environmental problems our oceans face today. Ocean plastics come in many forms, from large single-use items such as beverage cups or shopping bags to … Continued
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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.