Summer Heat Wave Responsible for Bird Die-Off on BC’s Coast
Scientists are alarmed by the number of seabird deaths linked to the summer heat wave, which has raised ocean temperatures significantly.
Toki the Orca Has Passed Away After Living Most of Her Life in an Aquarium
Toki the orca has passed away after living most of her life in a Florida aquarium. She was captured in the Salish Sea in the 70s.
What is Blue Carbon?
Blue carbon refers to the carbon dioxide (CO2) captured and stored in marine ecosystems, such as salt marshes, seagrasses and kelp forests. These ecosystems capture and store atmospheric carbon in their organic material, making them crucial in mitigating climate change. In Canada, blue carbon ecosystems play a significant role in carbon sequestration and offer many […]
Kitasoo Xai’Xais and Nuxalk Guardians Now Have Park Ranger Authority
Excellent news: Indigenous coastal guardians have received park ranger authority to manage and monitor their respective territories.
Poacher Fined for $18,000 for Crab Fishing in a Glass Sponge Reef Protected Area
The British Columbia Supreme Court upheld a provincial court decision to fine a man who was caught for crab poaching.
Humpback Whales
The benefits of the Great Bear Sea MPA Network are virtually endless, from protecting coastal habitats to supporting healthy ecosytems resulting in an increase in fish size, abundance, and biomass.
The Great Bear Sea and Why It Needs Defending
Learn about the Great Bear Sea, the threats it faces, and how the Great Bear Sea MPA Network can help restore the health of BC’s coast.
What is Bottom Trawling?
Bottom trawling involves dragging massive nets across the ocean floor with no regard for the significant damage that is caused.
CANFISCO and BC’s Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) System
The ITQ system has had a negative impact on owner-operated small boats. It has become increasingly common for owner-operators not to be able to afford quota. The result is an industry that should be community-based but is instead under the control of corporations.
The Significance of the Discovery Island Fish Farms Closure
Scientists are concerned about the risks fish farms pose to wild salmon, including the transfer of diseases.