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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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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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Stop playing ‘dirty pool’ in our marine protected areas

July 19, 2021

Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in contaminated water. They live in it. You can be a (wild)lifeguard by helping protect our... Read More

Unlike the kids in our Dirty Pool swimming “experiment,” at-risk species don’t have any choice but to swim in...
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Striving for healthy oceans on World Oceans Day 2015

June 8, 2015

World Oceans Day is June 8. 2015 has already been a big year for Canada’s oceans and there is a lot worth celebrating. Read More

World Oceans Day is June 8. 2015 has already been a big year for Canada’s oceans and there...
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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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The High Seas Treaty sets sail today without Canada — for now

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

IMPAC5’s impact: Marine protection makes progress at international oceans summit in Vancouver

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

Stop playing ‘dirty pool’ in our marine protected areas

Striving for healthy oceans on World Oceans Day 2015

MaPP: Collaborating to support healthy oceans

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

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

IMPAC5’s impact: Marine protection makes progress at international oceans summit in Vancouver

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

Stop playing ‘dirty pool’ in our marine protected areas

Striving for healthy oceans on World Oceans Day 2015

MaPP: Collaborating to support healthy oceans

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