Written by Chloe Robinson Have you ever been in the position where you see a job you know you want but you’ve never seen anyone who resembles you in the role? If the answer to that is yes, you are not alone. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) suffer from a chronic … Continued
In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. Waasekom is a 2021 Ocean Bridge Ambassador creating waves across Canada, from water activism to Indigenous Peoples advocation. Waasekom is from the community of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in Ontario, and they remember growing … Continued
By now, we’ve all heard that planting trees can help save the world. Trees draw down carbon, release oxygen into the atmosphere and build the foundations of biodiverse ecosystems – meaning that planting trees offers a promising climate solution on land! However, over 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by the ocean, leaving a … Continued
On Halloween weekend, 42 YouthToSea participants laced up their sneakers and dressed in their sustainable re-used or homemade Halloween costumes, ready for a day filled with fun and ocean-friendly Halloween activities! The team started their Trick or Trash cleanup at the seawall in Stanley Park, successfully picking up 23 pounds of litter and cleaning 3.6km of shoreline. The spookiest thing wasn’t just their costumes, but … Continued
This October, Ocean Wise staff, volunteers, and partners collected waste on shorelines, celebrated the achievements of our youth, and even spotted a Killer Whale or two. @OceanWiseResearch shared this “killer” photo of a Killer Whale on Instagram! The research team uses drones to document behaviours that would be hard to see from the surface, like nursing and prey sharing. In this photo, using the DFO Marine … Continued
As issues of climate change, ocean pollution, and overfishing become more prominent, more and more young people are taking action to protect our oceans. We’re thrilled to share the story of Jules and Grace from Sea To Tree Creative who combined their love of art with their passion for the ocean! Sea To Tree Creative started when 2 sisters, ages 12 and 14, decided they wanted to raise money for organizations they … Continued
The fascinating country of Peru is known for the treasures of the Inca Empire, including one of the seven modern wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Pachamama, which translates to Earth (Pacha) Mother (mama), is a goddess of Inca mythology in the native “Quechua and Aymara” language. She inspired harmony between the culture of ancient … Continued
The 10-day immersive Atlantic Learning Journeys wrapped up in late September, filled with hands-on service projects, adventure programming, community building, and local education from community members and traditional knowledge holders. The group of 2021 ambassadors left with abundant knowledge and a thirst for action, but the Learning Journeys couldn’t have been more fulfilling for Lachlan Riehl and Hil Hamilton, two Ocean Bridge … Continued
International Coastal Cleanup wrapped up last week, but the fight for cleaner shorelines and a resilient ocean continues. Bright and early on September 18th volunteers with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup gathered in Longueuil, Quebec to kick off International Coastal Cleanup Day. International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC,) is an annual event that brings people together from around the world to stop the leak of litter and plastic pollution into oceans and freshwater … Continued
In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. Born and raised on the East Coast, Rachel Lewis moved to Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 2019 after completing her BSc in Geology … 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.