Canada’s newest Marine Protected Area, Banc-des-Américains (American Bank), protects 1,000 square kilometres of important marine habitat off Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula

New Canadian research suggests marine ecosystems are quite literally in hot water as the global climate warms

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’

Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems 

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

Two marine biologists offer a glimpse of life at the bottom of the ocean during 2018, 2019 and 2020 seamount expeditions 

How navigators kept track of an unseen force that could affect their course

A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation

After a series of mass deaths in recent years, what can we do?

Using cameras baited with squid, researchers were able to gather information about these ancient Arctic fish without taking any out of the water 

The blob isn’t consuming everything in its path — but it is having a notable impact on marine life in the region.

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

On the shores of Lake Superior, I found solace in how close our country can become when we all share food together

Some companies have been working to develop creative solutions to our global plastics problem

Canadian scientist Sheri Bastien discusses her involvement in eXXpedition, an all-female expedition to study ocean plastic

With Canada set to ban single-use plastics by 2022, products made of cellulose — a major component of plants — could be the ideal alternative

In the Bay of Fundy, technicians are putting a groundbreaking new tidal technology through its paces

City’s park board to present a bylaw amendment that would ban the importation and display of whales, dolphins and porpoises

Researchers are shedding new light on northern food webs and environments by connecting disciplines and local knowledge — even by using different ships

Showcasing developments and policy changes related to plastic reduction around the world 

Interactive map and personal reflection from author Alanna Mitchell

A team of Canadian researchers has found evidence that microplastics and microfibers have infiltrated Arctic ecosystems, but the source of these tiny fragments is still unclear

Two new projects highlight commitments to a more collaborative, coordinated and efficient approach to ocean protection and marine responses to anthropogenic disasters

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science kicks off Feb. 3, 2021

Waterfowl species using coastal marine and freshwater environments in Atlantic Canada are exposed to and ingesting plastic and metal debris, a study has found.

Every time a fleece jacket is washed, about 2,000 fibres end up in the wastewater that’s produced

In the first week of cleanup activities, more than 26 tons of marine debris was pulled from the ocean

RCGS Fellow Jacqueline Windh jumped at the opportunity to participate in a six-week cleanup along the coast of B.C. 

Acidification, disruptions to food webs among the biggest concerns for ocean scientists

Study outlines five actions to boost ocean productivity and biodiversity by 2050

The Adopt a Ship program took kids on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour with Coast Guard crews and staff

Researchers are concerned that climate change could mean prolonged toxic algae blooms are 'the new normal.'

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

How Ontario's Haliburton Forest balances preservation with profit

UBC prof Amanda Vincent won the $250,000 Indianapolis Prize for her work on ocean conservation

This first of its kind collaboration led to the rescue of baby beluga in Nepisiguit River

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. 

La participation du Canada à la bataille de l’Atlantique, montrée ici, est considérée comme étant son rôle le plus crucial dans la guerre.

Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders

Sydni Long writes about her experience using citizen-reported sightings for the Ocean Bridge program

The final boundary for Canada’s new national marine conservation area in Canada’s North shows an area twice the size of Nova Scotia