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Aerial photo of a pod of white Beluga whales swimming through a break in the sea ice

The High Seas Treaty sets sail today without Canada — for now

January 17, 2026

WWF-Canada encourages Canada to come on board to help protect biodiversity in the two-thirds of the ocean beyond national borders, or risk being left out of big decisions affecting our marine life and economy.... Read More

WWF-Canada encourages Canada to come on board to help protect biodiversity in the two-thirds of the ocean beyond national...
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How the High Seas Treaty could protect the Central Arctic Ocean

January 20, 2026

By WWF Global Arctic Programme In a world where sea ice is quickly becoming a scarcity, the Central Arctic Ocean is vital for supporting ice-dependent Arctic life. With the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)... Read More

By WWF Global Arctic Programme In a world where sea ice is quickly becoming a scarcity, the Central Arctic...
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Last Ice Area research reveals new vulnerability to Arctic warming

January 29, 2025

As sea ice continues to disappear, the Arctic is expected to be ice-free during the summer months by mid-century, except for one place. This exception, known as the Last Ice Area (LIA), is a... Read More

As sea ice continues to disappear, the Arctic is expected to be ice-free during the summer months by mid-century,...
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Will the Last Ice Area support polar bears?

November 8, 2023

Accelerated warming in the Arctic over the past few decades has resulted in rapid changes to the Arctic habitats that marine species rely on. Against this backdrop, the Last Ice Area may be an... Read More

Accelerated warming in the Arctic over the past few decades has resulted in rapid changes to the Arctic habitats...
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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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Fieldnotes: The Arctic’s melting, the seas are rising. What does this mean for Canada?

October 5, 2019

How WWF helped save The Last Ice Area Tuvaijuittuq, a High Arctic area almost the size of Germany, means “the place where the ice never melts” in Inuktitut. The federal government recently declared... Read More

How WWF helped save The Last Ice Area Tuvaijuittuq, a High Arctic area almost the size of Germany,...
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4 Arctic species that depend on ice

April 5, 2019

Arctic wildlife get their time in the spotlight in Our Planet. Read More

Arctic wildlife get their time in the spotlight in Our Planet.
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Making a difference in a warming Arctic

December 23, 2016

This week’s United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement was big news for Arctic conservation. We’re just getting started Read More

This week’s United States-Canada Joint Arctic Leaders’ Statement was big news for Arctic conservation. We’re just getting started
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President takes on the ultimate Canadian challenge

February 24, 2016

Lead by their President, the brave team at Coca-Cola is geared up and ready for this ultimate Canadian challenge to support WWF. Read More

Lead by their President, the brave team at Coca-Cola is geared up and ready for this ultimate Canadian challenge...
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North Stars: WWF’s Arctic Wildlife biologist turns research into action

February 3, 2016

North Stars is a WWF series about inspiring people and partners we work with in the North. Read More

North Stars is a WWF series about inspiring people and partners we work with in the North.
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Record low Arctic sea ice a concern for all Canadians

March 23, 2015

Winter sea ice in the Arctic has hit a new record low this year, according to information released today from the American-based NSIDC. Read More

Winter sea ice in the Arctic has hit a new record low this year, according to information released today...
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Polar bear footprints point to the Last Ice Area

February 27, 2015

We still have a lot of work to do to prove to everyone’s satisfaction that the Last Ice Area needs special conservation measures. Read More

We still have a lot of work to do to prove to everyone’s satisfaction that the Last Ice Area...
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