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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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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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CanPAC: A new tool to conserve and protect the Canadian eastern Arctic

May 27, 2021

WWF-Canada released a new report today that shows how protected area networks can help marine life stay healthy and resilient despite a rapidly changing climate in the Canadian eastern Arctic. CanPAC (Canadian Arctic Marine... Read More

WWF-Canada released a new report today that shows how protected area networks can help marine life stay healthy and...
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Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada.

Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga

October 30, 2020

This Quebec government decision threatens beluga food supply and sets “dangerous precedent” for future of ocean protection, says WWF-Canada Read More

This Quebec government decision threatens beluga food supply and sets “dangerous precedent” for future of ocean protection, says WWF-Canada
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What are MPAs and OECMs? A deep dive into the different forms of marine protection

What is IMPAC5? The plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans sets sail at this Vancouver summit

CanPAC: A new tool to conserve and protect the Canadian eastern Arctic

Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga

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

What is IMPAC5? The plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans sets sail at this Vancouver summit

CanPAC: A new tool to conserve and protect the Canadian eastern Arctic

Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga

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