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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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New Canadian minimum standards for marine protected areas are an important step in reversing wildlife loss

February 9, 2023

The new Marine Protected Areas Protection Standard provides much-needed clarity and consistency on what activities are and aren’t allowed within MPAs. This means oil and gas activities, bottom trawling and mining is prohibited in... Read More

The new Marine Protected Areas Protection Standard provides much-needed clarity and consistency on what activities are and aren’t allowed...
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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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MEDIA ADVISORY: Canada’s plan to protect 30 per cent of its oceans by 2030 set sail at IMPAC5 in Vancouver

February 1, 2023

WWF-Canada will be taking part in The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver from Feb. 3-9, 2023. Read More

WWF-Canada will be taking part in The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver from Feb. 3-9,...
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Billions of litres of harmful waste are dumped by ships in Canada’s protected waters annually: WWF-Canada Report

March 1, 2022

Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas Read More

Findings show urgent need for federal government to enact and enforce a ban on dumping in marine protected areas...
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Court decision leaves marine ecosystems vulnerable to impacts of exploratory oil and gas drilling

December 15, 2021

The Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s assessment of the ecosystem impacts of exploratory oil and gas drilling off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The decision sets a dangerous... Read More

The Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s assessment of the ecosystem impacts of exploratory oil...
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Grand Chief Solomon and Minister Wilkinson sign a MOU to assess the feasibility of a National Marine Conservation area in western James Bay and southwestern Hudson Bay.

First phase of Indigenous-led National Marine Conservation Area a critical step in fight against biodiversity loss and climate change

August 9, 2021

The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, in a region that will benefit both biodiversity loss and climate change. The... Read More

The assessment is another important contribution in meeting Canada’s goal to protect 30 percent of its land and waters...
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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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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

Marine Protected Areas need to be networked to work (because sea life doesn’t stay still)

February 6, 2023

In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but they require thoughtful planning and strong partnerships. IMPAC5, the fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress... Read More

In the face of a changing climate, solutions exist to help slow the global decline of biodiversity — but...
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What is IMPAC5? The plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans sets sail at this Vancouver summit

February 1, 2023

In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver, will be the first time the global ocean community will come together to start tackling... Read More

In December, the world agreed to protect 30 per cent of oceans by 2030. IMPAC5, taking place in Vancouver,...
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Killer whale off BC coast with large ship in background

Billions of litres of ship waste are dumped in protected ocean areas each year