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2014 Victoria Strait Expedition
This year's search is about much more than underwater archaeology. The Victoria Strait Expedition will contribute to northern science and communities.
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History
This year's search is about much more than underwater archaeology. The Victoria Strait Expedition will contribute to northern science and communities.
History
Public can join voyagers on search for the lost Franklin ships
History
Polar cruise company One Ocean Expeditions makes big waves — literally — to help the mission to find Franklin’s ships
History
AUV to be redeployed in waters it recently charted for signs of Franklin's ships
Environment
We are the ocean, yet we know not who we are, so we went to people who did
Environment
On the shores of Lake Superior, I found solace in how close our country can become when we all share food together
Environment
Stone was one of the 160 young Canadians selected for the 2020 Ocean Bridge program, a program that empowers young professionals to serve their community through the lens of ocean and waterway conservation
Environment
Bridging the gap between conservation and culture
Environment
How can we be living examples of the word zaagi'idewin?
Science & Tech
Environment
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“The Edge of the World” became a meeting place, where the edges of my world collided with another
Wildlife
New research suggests that swarms of migrating crustaceans have a big impact on ocean mixing
Mapping
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
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
Science & Tech
Part three of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series
Science & Tech
Part 6 of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series
Science & Tech
Researchers and industry leaders now have quicker access to data showing the complexity of the world’s seabed. Part five of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series.
Science & Tech
Part two of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster: A six-part series
Environment
The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society teamed up for two days of talks on the future of the Arctic and the “blue economy” in Norway and Canada
Science & Tech
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Environment
The plastic problem on Haida Gwaii felt like witnessing a second wave of colonization
Environment
I’ve read statistics about the amount of plastic in our oceans, but to face the “elephant in the water” is a feeling I cannot name
Environment
Peter Ross, vice-president of research at Ocean Wise, explains his work on marine microplastic pollution and why we all have a role to play in combating it
Environment
The discovery of microplastics in ice cores from Lancaster Sound highlights plastic pollution’s disturbing reach
People & Culture
Master carpenter Gordon Macdonald on restoring an iconic B.C. bridge, the value of heritage infrastructure, and why he's set his sights on the Antarctic
People & Culture
In this essay, noted geologist and geophysicist Fred Roots explores the significance of the symbolic point at the top of the world. He submitted it to Canadian Geographic just before his death in October 2016 at age 93.
People & Culture
From putting the “Canada” back in an iconic species’ name to studying a massive iceberg-calving Antarctic iceshelf, see what just a few of the RCGS’s Fellows have been working on in 2018
People & Culture
The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution
People & Culture
Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Prince Albert II of Monaco explains how his country’s new ocean exploration initiative came to be
02Going deep for discovery: ocean exploration reaches new lows
03Exploration and tourism on the deepest dives
04One year on, adventurer Bert terHart on his monumental world circumnavigation and future plans
Environment
The interactive Ocean Plastics Lab is visiting Ottawa until Aug. 12
Wildlife
Advocacy group says action plans are urgently needed for the recovery of 26 dangerously depleted fish populations
Mapping
Marine protected areas are widely considered to be an effective tool for ocean conservation. But are they living up to their full potential?
Wildlife
A new study out of Oregon State University offers hope that some marine animals possess natural defenses to ocean acidification
Environment
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
Wildlife
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Sydni Long writes about her experience using citizen-reported sightings for the Ocean Bridge program
Wildlife
After a series of mass deaths in recent years, what can we do?
Wildlife
Illegal fishing is one of the greatest challenges to ensuring the sustainability of ocean resources, says Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Wildlife
Can British Columbia’s spiny dogfish make the grade as the world’s first “sustainable” shark fishery?
Travel
Miami is always in season, and Bal Harbour has something for everyone
Travel
Fresh from a five-year, $100-million renovation, "The Dip" retains all the elegance that has made it a favourite haunt of celebrities and Presidents
Environment
Jean-Michel Cousteau releases his new feature documentary about aquatic life, Wonders of the Sea 3D, in February
Kids
Three finalists in this year’s Canadian Geographic Challenge enjoyed the trip of a lifetime as part of their prize, and we were there to capture the fun
Environment
Researchers say the naturally occurring ice-free area, called a polynya, is a rare opportunity to study heat transfer between the ocean and atmopshere in the southern polar region
People & Culture
The first North American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean discusses her new passion for ice canoeing and why protecting Canada's waterways is important
Environment
Ocean Bridge’s Learning Journeys looked a little bit different in 2020 due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions
Environment
Forming a connection with water brings us closer together as humans
Environment
First of two summer expeditions that will livestream deep-ocean exploration set off for Gulf of Maine today
Environment
Scientist Peter Ross uses all the high-tech tools of a crime scene investigator — except his crime scene is the open ocean
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
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The renowned underwater explorer talks about his experience navigating the depths of an angry Mother Ocean
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
Two marine biologists offer a glimpse of life at the bottom of the ocean during 2018, 2019 and 2020 seamount expeditions
Environment
High-stakes stories that explore Earth’s last wild frontier
Environment
Oil and gas extraction, mining, dumping among prohibited activities in ecologically sensitive areas set aside for conservation
Environment
Ten years after the release of her bestselling book Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis, the acclaimed science writer doubles down on her call for action on climate change
Environment
Explore the prehistoric ocean, with David Attenborough as your guide
Environment
Follow the team of specialists diagnosing the ills of British Columbia’s Fraser River
Environment
The ban is one of several significant and long-awaited changes to the federal Fisheries Act that passed Tuesday, including new provisions to rebuild depleted fish stocks
Environment
David Grémillet explores the remarkable life and work of fisheries scientist Daniel Pauly
Environment
Five new works commissioned by Canadian Geographic offer eye-catching and compelling commentary on the impact of plastic on our planet
Mapping
Ontario has its fair share of waterways, and therefore has its fair share of bridges. This is how the provincial government keeps track of them all.
History
Today, fewer than 200 covered bridges survive in Canada.
Science & Tech
Some companies have been working to develop creative solutions to our global plastics problem
Science & Tech
Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck full of plastic waste leaks into the world’s oceans. By 2050, that’s expected to increase to four trucks per minute
Science & Tech
It’s a multi-billion-dollar business that most of us never get to see. A glimpse into what life is like aboard the freighters that ply the Great Lakes.
Science & Tech
Canadian scientist Sheri Bastien discusses her involvement in eXXpedition, an all-female expedition to study ocean plastic
Wildlife
Wildlife
In honour of VENUS’s anniversary, here are ten cool images it has captured in its decade of operation
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.
Mapping
Charting “Hope Spots” critical to the health of our planet’s oceans
Wildlife
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has assessed three whale species as being at risk from increased ship traffic
Wildlife
The award-winning marine conservationist shares her passion for seahorses and marine life by encouraging young minds to save tomorrow’s oceans
Wildlife
Expedition team calls for permanent protection of undersea mountain range
Science & Tech
The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
Travel
Wildlife
Government is committed to using science to determine what areas of Canada’s oceans will be selected for protection, says Federal Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo