
Environment
Earth’s orbit has become a cosmic landfill
Michel Doyon, manager of flight and systems operations at the Canadian Space Agency, walks us through what space debris is and its impact on Canada
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Environment
Michel Doyon, manager of flight and systems operations at the Canadian Space Agency, walks us through what space debris is and its impact on Canada
Wildlife
Ontario government hopes to be the first in Canada to improve the quality of life for marine animals in captivity.
Environment
Oil and gas extraction, mining, dumping among prohibited activities in ecologically sensitive areas set aside for conservation
Environment
In the first week of cleanup activities, more than 26 tons of marine debris was pulled from the ocean
Places
A colourful look at the marine biodiversity of Canada’s west coast
Environment
Groups agree to plan to conserve the High Arctic Basin, while Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area becomes official
Environment
This experience was key to developing our understanding of what citizen science is
Environment
The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean
Mapping
Two visions of the landmark proposed marine protected region
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
City’s park board to present a bylaw amendment that would ban the importation and display of whales, dolphins and porpoises
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
In the Bay of Fundy, technicians are putting a groundbreaking new tidal technology through its paces
Science & Tech
Researchers are shedding new light on northern food webs and environments by connecting disciplines and local knowledge — even by using different ships
Wildlife
The Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds (GLUB) will catalogue sounds from whales to fish (glub?) to boat noise
Wildlife
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has assessed three whale species as being at risk from increased ship traffic
Environment
A controversial proposal to reopen the seal hunt in B.C. might boost numbers of chinook salmon, but at the expense of other marine mammals, says a UBC professor
People & Culture
As Arctic sea ice vanishes, new measures are needed to protect marine wildlife from increased ship traffic
Wildlife
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
Environment
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Mapping
Marine protected areas are widely considered to be an effective tool for ocean conservation. But are they living up to their full potential?
Environment
The new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard sits down with Canadian Geographic for an exclusive interview on a range of topics, from salmon to whales to ‘last ice’
Environment
Ten years after the release of her seminal book Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell again plumbs the depths of the latest research on the health of the world’s oceans — and comes up gasping
Environment
Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems
Study finds cormorants can hear underwater in the same range as marine mammals
02Study shows waterfowl ingesting debris in Atlantic Canada
03What to know about Canada’s newest marine protected area, Anguniaqvia niqiqyuam
04Negative tests for microplastics a positive for marine mammals in eastern Canadian Arctic
Places
Interactive map and personal reflection from author Alanna Mitchell
People & Culture
A celebration of the Canadian Coast Guard’s renowned search-and-rescue capabilities — and more — as the special operating agency turns 60
Places
A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
People & Culture
A new atlas explores the delicate balance between the North and those who use its resources
History
People & Culture
As the RCMP celebrates its 100th anniversary, ride along with the force’s little-known West Coast Marine Services division
People & Culture
The Impact Series platform is streaming WATSON, directed by Lesley Chilcott, which documents the exploits of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder, Paul Watson
People & Culture
Capinatator praetermissus was much larger than modern species and used its many spines to grab prey
People & Culture
Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites
Exploration
Meet Neha Acharya-Patel, the first Canadian recipient of the prestigious Rolex scholarship from the Our World Underwater Scholarship Society
Wildlife
First Nations and scientists work side by side to better understand — and protect — coastal wolves living in the Great Bear Rainforest
Wildlife
The award-winning marine conservationist shares her passion for seahorses and marine life by encouraging young minds to save tomorrow’s oceans
Environment
Bridging the gap between conservation and culture
Environment
On the shores of Lake Superior, I found solace in how close our country can become when we all share food together
Wildlife
Using cameras baited with squid, researchers were able to gather information about these ancient Arctic fish without taking any out of the water
Wildlife
Can British Columbia’s spiny dogfish make the grade as the world’s first “sustainable” shark fishery?
Environment
Less than 25 per cent of Canada’s marine fish are considered healthy, and the status of 45 per cent of stocks couldn’t be determined because data didn’t exist or was outdated
People & Culture
The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution
Environment
As ship traffic increases off the coast of British Columbia, so will accidents. The Heiltsuk Nation intends to be ready.
Travel
How Ontario's Haliburton Forest balances preservation with profit
Wildlife
After a series of mass deaths in recent years, what can we do?
Places
From plains bison in Elk Island National Park to beluga whales in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Parks Canada is leading the charge on these crucial wildlife recovery programs
Environment
The marine biologist on why we’re asking too much of the ocean — and how to protect the future of fish
Wildlife
The naked truth about nudibranchs, in British Columbia and beyond
Wildlife
The blob isn’t consuming everything in its path — but it is having a notable impact on marine life in the region.
Wildlife
Threatened and endangered marine fishes, which are in the most need of conservation measures, fare the worst under the Species at Risk Act and the Fisheries Act
Science & Tech
Part three of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series
Mapping
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
Environment
Before joining Ocean Bridge, I was completely unaware of the extent of the problem of single-use plastic consumerism
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
What becomes of the stuff we send up into space? And where does it go when it comes back down again?
Science & Tech
Part one of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series
Science & Tech
Population of the endangered whale estimated at 525
Science & Tech
History
La participation du Canada à la bataille de l’Atlantique, montrée ici, est considérée comme étant son rôle le plus crucial dans la guerre.
History
Exploring the three primary theories on the locations of Franklin’s missing ships
Environment
For the latest image in his iconic Day to Night series, photographer Stephen Wilkes set his sights on an important ecological reserve in British Columbia. Here's why.
Mapping
How navigators kept track of an unseen force that could affect their course
Exploration
Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow Kelvin Murray recounts his role in the record-setting early 2021 expedition
Environment
Study outlines five actions to boost ocean productivity and biodiversity by 2050
Environment
Acidification, disruptions to food webs among the biggest concerns for ocean scientists
Environment
Two marine biologists offer a glimpse of life at the bottom of the ocean during 2018, 2019 and 2020 seamount expeditions
Environment
UBC prof Amanda Vincent won the $250,000 Indianapolis Prize for her work on ocean conservation
Environment
Five new works commissioned by Canadian Geographic offer eye-catching and compelling commentary on the impact of plastic on our planet
Environment
The final boundary for Canada’s new national marine conservation area in Canada’s North shows an area twice the size of Nova Scotia
Environment
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science kicks off Feb. 3, 2021
Environment
Ghost gear — lost or abandoned fishing gear — is a major problem in our oceans, but renewed efforts are underway to clean it up
Environment
Every time a fleece jacket is washed, about 2,000 fibres end up in the wastewater that’s produced
Environment
Wildlife
This first of its kind collaboration led to the rescue of baby beluga in Nepisiguit River
Wildlife
Researchers are concerned that climate change could mean prolonged toxic algae blooms are 'the new normal.'
Wildlife
Sydni Long writes about her experience using citizen-reported sightings for the Ocean Bridge program
Wildlife
Population of the endangered whale estimated at 525
Wildlife
The aquarium is concerned for the future of its marine mammal rescue program
Wildlife
Expedition team calls for permanent protection of undersea mountain range
Wildlife
When one of the few remaining females of reproductive age in the southern resident population of North Pacific killer whales was found dead near Comox B.C. in 2014, an investigation was launched. The results highlight the challenges of protecting our most iconic marine mammals.
Wildlife
Sound is an integral part of a beluga’s life, so the quality of the underwater acoustic environment is very important for the health and survival of belugas
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Wildlife
Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?
Mapping
The mismanagement of personal protective equipment waste is contributing to environmental degradation
Travel
Islands off of Vancouver Island with the most diverse seabird colony on the West Coast may soon become a marine national wildlife area
Travel
Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures brings you face-to-face with the wildlife in one of North America's most biodiverse marine areas
Kids
The Adopt a Ship program took kids on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour with Coast Guard crews and staff