Exploration
Searching for hope on deep coral reefs in Guadeloupe
How research on little-known “marine animal forests” could shine a light on ocean hope spots — and why they need protecting
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People & Culture
The cod delusion
A moratorium on cod fishing that was supposed to last two years has now lasted 30. What will it take to rebuild cod stocks — and a way of life?
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Mapping
Marine protected areas in Canada may not be as protected as we think
Marine protected areas are widely considered to be an effective tool for ocean conservation. But are they living up to their full potential?
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Environment
Daniel Pauly on preventing the end of fish
Episode 29
The marine biologist on why we’re asking too much of the ocean — and how to protect the future of fish
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Environment
Four things to know about Arctic policy and sustainable ocean management in Canada and Norway
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
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Articles
Environment
Kelp: The sustainable superfood coming soon to a plate near you
Science & Tech
Encouraging tech innovations to safeguard ocean health
Environment
Q&A: Ottawa’s Clare Stone on her journey to becoming an ocean conservation leader
Wildlife
Death of a whale
Environment
Protecting Canada’s hidden “meadows of the sea”
Environment
“There’s no coming back from this:” Why the global ocean crisis threatens us all
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Opinion: It’s time for Canada to stand up for sharks
Why I’m sponsoring a bill to ban the importation of shark fins to Canada
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Wildlife
What is a nudibranch? Meet the “high fashion models” of the ocean depths
The naked truth about nudibranchs, in British Columbia and beyond
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Wildlife
Bluefin tuna in Atlantic Canada are no longer afraid of humans — and that’s a bad sign
A new documentary portrays the remarkable species as a symbol of a “precariously broken” ocean ecosystem
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Wildlife
New research offers insight into the skin care routine of bowhead whales
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
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Wildlife
Dozens of Canadian fish stocks in critical condition: report
Advocacy group says action plans are urgently needed for the recovery of 26 dangerously depleted fish populations
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Environment
Microplastics are turning up in Arctic ice
The discovery of microplastics in ice cores from Lancaster Sound highlights plastic pollution’s disturbing reach
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Wildlife
B.C.’s glass sponges “cough” to unclog blocked pores
New research reveals these unique animals evolved a way to rid their systems of excess sediment — but the sponges may be having trouble keeping up with human activity in their habitat
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Wildlife
Tiny shrimp may be stirring up the oceans
New research suggests that swarms of migrating crustaceans have a big impact on ocean mixing
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Environment
Study finds marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense
New Canadian research suggests marine ecosystems are quite literally in hot water as the global climate warms
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Whales under threat in noisy Atlantic waters
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Off B.C. coast, scientists discover extinct volcanoes teeming with life
Wildlife
New fishing rules aim to protect Gulf of St. Lawrence right whales
Wildlife
Federal government announces new measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
Wildlife
Get to know Canada’s shark species
Wildlife
Olympia oysters show resilience to ocean acidification, study finds
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Canada bans import and export of shark fins
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
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Environment
Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Ban on plastic bags, cutlery, straws, stir sticks and more announced as part of federal government strategy to combat plastic pollution
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Environment
Canada announces ban on industrial activities in marine protected areas
Oil and gas extraction, mining, dumping among prohibited activities in ecologically sensitive areas set aside for conservation
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Environment
Reflections on water, the “lethal, limitless, life-giving frontier”
A pioneering deep-sea explorer shares thoughts on the nature and meaning of water
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People & Culture
Seafood chef Ned Bell works to bring sustainability into the kitchen
Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Environment
“Treasure of the Gulf of St. Lawrence” designated a Marine Protected Area
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
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People & Culture
Our best photos of 2018
A look back at the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking visuals we published this year
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Environment
Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on the future of Canada’s oceans
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’
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People & Culture
Douglas Coupland on the dark side of plastic
The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution
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Places
Photos: The parks beneath the sea
A colourful look at the marine biodiversity of Canada’s west coast
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Environment
Ocean Bridge Diaries: Vanessa Fladmark
T’aalan Stl’ang: The beach that has everything
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Environment
Touring exhibit drives home problem of ocean plastic
The interactive Ocean Plastics Lab is visiting Ottawa until Aug. 12
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Places
Gwaii Haanas set to expand protected waters
Lengthy education campaign achieved compromise between fishing industry, environmental advocates
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