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Ontario Man Fined $5,500 for Harvesting 312 Oysters—300 More Than Legal Limit
A Scarborough, Ontario man has been fined $5,500 after being caught harvesting 312 oysters—26 times the legal daily limit—while unlicensed and collecting from a prohibited
Study: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Help Secure Seafood and Nutrition
A new study published in One Earth explores the connection between marine protected areas (MPAs) and human nutrition, concluding that MPAs can improve not only
Large Marine Protected Areas Show Promise for Boosting Tuna Stocks Nearby
A growing body of research suggests that well-managed marine protected areas (MPAs) are not only vital sanctuaries for marine life but can also deliver tangible
North Sea Ship Collision Sparks Environmental Fears
A devastating ship collision in the North Sea this week has sparked renewed warnings about the dangers of transporting fossil fuels by sea—warnings that resonate
Krill and Herring at Risk: How Two Keystone Species Face Similar Threats in Antarctic and BC Waters
Once considered inexhaustible, Antarctic krill are now facing unprecedented pressures from climate change, industrial fishing, and pollution. Scientists warn that without stronger protection, the decline
A New Daughter for J Pod: J62’s Birth Brings Hope to Endangered Southern Residents
The Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) community has welcomed a new member, offering a rare moment of hope for the struggling population. Researchers with the