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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching near Gill Island in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada © Andrew S. Wright / WWF-Canada

Too fast, too filthy: Ship speeds and waste making Great Bear Sea a hostile habitat for at-risk whales

March 1, 2024

Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of Prince Rupert, massive commercial vessels moving global goods, and popular passenger cruise routes running the... Read More

Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of...
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters south west of Gil Island in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada

WWF-Canada celebrates action plan for future Great Bear Sea MPA Network, calls for swift implementation

February 5, 2023

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network. Read More

This blueprint will guide the implementation of the world’s largest Indigenous-led, collaboratively developed marine protected area network.
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching at sunset in the waters in the Great Bear Sea, BC

What are MPAs and OECMs? A deep dive into the different forms of marine protection

June 2, 2023

Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Canada has the world’s longest coastline, home to a wealth of biodiversity in a variety of marine habitats. The federal government has agreed to protect 25 per cent... Read More

Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Canada has the world’s longest coastline, home to a wealth of biodiversity in...
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Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding in the coastal waters near Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. © WWF-Canada / Chad Graham

10 ways the tides are changing for ocean conservation

June 1, 2023

Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though the tides are changing thanks to the support of ocean advocates across the country, we’re... Read More

Happy Oceans Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing the top 10 biggest ocean conservation wins of the past year. Though...
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IMPAC5’s impact: Marine protection makes progress at international oceans summit in Vancouver

February 15, 2023

At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a new “protection standard” for federal MPAs. Read More

At IMPAC5. Canada led by example, announcing progress on several First Nations-led marine protected areas (MPAs) and unveiling a...
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Humpback whales, Great Bear Rainforest, BC

Whale of a plan: How you can help protect the Great Bear Sea on B.C.’s north coast

November 1, 2022

Right now, you can influence the future of one of Canada’s most spectacular and unique ocean regions. Here’s how. Read More

Right now, you can influence the future of one of Canada’s most spectacular and unique ocean regions. Here’s how.
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Meet the Great Bear Sea, the ‘Galapagos of the north’

August 18, 2022

There’s a place on the northern west coast that’s unlike any other region of Canada or the world, for that matter. It’s a place where rugged rainforest meets open ocean, and it stretches from... Read More

There’s a place on the northern west coast that’s unlike any other region of Canada or the world, for...
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Job only half done to protect Great Bear Region

February 5, 2016

The Great Bear Sea is one of the richest cold-water marine environments in the world, but is virtually unprotected Read More

The Great Bear Sea is one of the richest cold-water marine environments in the world, but is virtually unprotected
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Tanker ban will help safeguard B.C.’s north coast, but marine management plans need attention now.

November 23, 2015

On Friday, November 13, 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a mandate letter that seeks to place a moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.’s north coast. Read More

On Friday, November 13, 2015, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a mandate letter that seeks to place a...
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Calgary Talks: Great Bear Sea and the Northern Gateway pipeline

June 12, 2015

WWF-Canada is committed to protecting the Great Bear region and stand with the Coastal First Nations – this is not the place for this pipeline. Read More

WWF-Canada is committed to protecting the Great Bear region and stand with the Coastal First Nations – this is...
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MaPP: Collaborating to support healthy oceans

May 29, 2015

The MaPP plans open up a space in which a wider set of values can collaborate with the shared goal of supporting healthy oceans. Read More

The MaPP plans open up a space in which a wider set of values can collaborate with the shared...
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MaPP: A big plan for the Great Bear Sea

April 27, 2015

The province of British Columbia signed a Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) agreement with 18 Coastal First Nations, whose traditional marine territories cover 102,000km2 of BC’s ocean environment. Read More

The province of British Columbia signed a Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) agreement with 18 Coastal First Nations, whose traditional...
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