Following a deadly summer for the endangered whales, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is tightening regulations for crab fishers in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

How so-called rare earth elements are powering our modern tech — and where to find them

Physical distancing requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 will make it difficult for researchers to visit suspected tornado sites this year, so the team behind the Northern Tornadoes Project is calling on the public to help 

Unmanned aerial vehicles are controversial; we explore their pros and cons

A night tour of Mosquito Bay’s glowing fish

Scientist Peter Ross uses all the high-tech tools of a crime scene investigator — except his crime scene is the open ocean

After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.

11 facts about Canada and Canadians that are sure to entertain children of all ages

#MuseumSelfie trended on Twitter January 20th as people the world over shared their snaps.

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Some of Canada’s best brewpubs

Your weekly CanGeo round-up of wildlife news

Can Geo staff tested three styles of lightweight but warm winter boots 

Spread your wings with birdwatching’s elite guard in south Texas

At The Manitoba Museum, learn what it takes to explore the world’s wildest places

Join the Canadian Geographic Photo Club aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada for a spectacular voyage by sea to Sable Island, Nova Scotia

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

Why Canada’s cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us

This online map platform displays hundreds of stories on ecological farming issues from around the world

Mangroves provide a range of benefits, including protection from storms and the prevention of coastal erosion

The Ontario Science Centre's Wild Weather exhibit tackles Canadians' favourite watercooler subject

Part of our roundup of Canada’s 90 greatest explorers, these 15 explorers harnessed the power of storytelling to inspire others to discover and care for our world

Salmon runs are failing and grizzlies seem to be on the move in the islands between mainland B.C. and northern Vancouver Island. What’s going on in the Broughton Archipelago?

Fire activity in the Brazilian Amazon surged this week; here are some key things to know about the situation

Algonquin wolves face an uncertain future primarily because they can be legally shot and trapped in many parts of Ontario

Wrapping paper, packaging, plastic plates and cutlery — it all adds up. Here are some easy ways to avoid a nightmare around Christmas. 

Whales are beginning to return to B.C. waters — but will they find a safe haven?

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

Ghost gear — lost or abandoned fishing gear — is a major problem in our oceans, but renewed efforts are underway to clean it up

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

In the 1990s, an abrupt decline in the fish-eating southern resident population dropped to 75 whales from 98

The renowned underwater explorer talks about his experience navigating the depths of an angry Mother Ocean

Illegal fishing is one of the greatest challenges to ensuring the sustainability of ocean resources, says Fisheries and Oceans Canada

David Grémillet explores the remarkable life and work of fisheries scientist Daniel Pauly