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Bringing Kelp Forests Back to Átl’ḵa7tsem/ Howe Sound 

Kelp forests aren’t just beautiful underwater landscapes; they’re vital habitats for thousands of marine species including fish, crabs, sea stars, and the culturally and economically important Pacific herring.  In just the past 50 years, the world has lost nearly half of its kelp forests primarily due to climate change, coastal developments, and ecosystem imbalances. Now, our Seaforestation team, together with incredible partners, is working to bring these underwater forests … Continued

Leadership Update at Ocean Wise

As of November 14, 2025 Jennie Moushos will take on the role of Interim CEO at Ocean Wise. Lasse Gustavsson will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. We thank Lasse for his contributions and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. The board is excited to begin recruitment for Ocean Wise’s next CEO … Continued

Mobile Education: Quebec Tour Diaries

After three months of travelling along the Saint Lawrence River, our Mobile Education team’s tour of Quebec with Waves of Change has come to an end. As educators for the Ocean Wise Mobile Education Team, we were excited to inspire people across the province to be curious and care about the wonders of the ocean. … 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.