Coasts & Oceans
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Thousands of whales are being killed by passing ships. Can we save them?
2025-12-05
Large numbers of cetaceans are dying from lethal collisions with vessels, even in protected areas. Now science may provide the means to protect them
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Time for a Sea Change
2025-12-05
Not only do marine protected areas safeguard biodiversity, but with nature taking the lead, MPAs boost commercial fisheries and help lock in massive amounts of carbon.
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Ropeless gear shows promise in Canadian snow crab fishery, but full adoption faces challenges
2025-12-05
A photo of a North Atlantic Right Whale. Canadian commercial fishermen are hopeful ropeless gear could be a solution to address concerns of right whale entanglements in snow crab fisheries, and recent trials are showing that innovative technology can work along the East Coast of Canada.
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International shipping industry under the microscope as whale death toll grows
2025-12-05
The shipping industry is under increased scrutiny after two cargo ships were fined for sailing too fast through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where the rising death toll among endangered North Atlantic right whales has been partly blamed on collisions with vessels.
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Experiencing the Snake Life – CCC Participant Field Learning Update
2025-12-05
Canadian Conservation Corps Group 1 participant Nicole Webster gives us a tour at her field learning placement at SCALES Nature Park in Ontario.
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New snow crab fishery rules announced to protect North Atlantic right whales
2025-12-05
At least 17 of the endangered mammals were killed in Canada and U.S. waters last year
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Slow response to right whale plight could have impact on Canadian fisheries, study says
2025-12-05
For years, fishermen off the U.S. east coast have faced tight restrictions on fishing gear and vessel speed restrictions to ensure their activities do not harm marine mammals, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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Nature’s Clean Up Crew
2025-12-05
Take a look below at some of Canada’s most popular scavengers and some that just may surprise you.
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Tropical Sea Turtles in Canada!?
2025-12-05
It’s true! Every summer our waters are invaded by gentle giants from the south! Read more.
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N.B. fishermen test new gear in bid to stay on the water when right whales spotted
2025-12-05
Fundy North Fishermen’s Association hopes new ropeless gear will allow them to continue fishing
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