On February 3, 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released Canada’s Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, a significant ...

Celebrate 2025 ocean wins across Canada, from wildlife recoveries to stronger protections for healthy oceans — offering ...

Plastic is one of the most persistent pollutants on Earth — scientific studies have detected microplastics in human blood, while microplastic particles have been found in human lungs, intestines, and ...

A young right whale’s death exposes failures to prevent entanglement and sparks urgent calls for stronger protections.

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

The ocean is a powerful force of nature and its beauty has always captivated people. But did you know that being near the ocean can positively affect your wellness? If you need a refresh, spending ...

Angela Pinzon, Pilot PMR, angela.pinzon@pilotpmr.com, 647-295-0517. Media assets available here. Toronto, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabeg, the Chippewa, ...

There have been recorded sightings of 28 different species of sharks in Canada, 14 of which are commonly found. They range from small black dogfish to much larger basking sharks. Read on to learn more ...

Capelin are small, fast-growing forage fish that are found across the north Atlantic ocean and are critically important to the ocean ecosystem in northeast Newfoundland. Many species such as puffins, ...

A new national audit shows Canada is falling behind on implementing its own fisheries rebuilding law — leaving most marine fish stocks without the protections needed to recover. One-third depleted, ...

A solution exists: ropeless, or “on-demand,” fishing gear. This innovative technology allows fishing to continue without leaving dangerous vertical ropes in the water, protecting whales while keeping ...