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Blue whale diving with a cargo ship in the background

As underwater noise rises rapidly, Canada’s laws fall short — here’s how to fix that

June 7, 2024

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across vast distances. The hauntingly beautiful sounds of whale songs, for instance, can travel thousands of... Read More

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across...
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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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Increasing ship traffic means a noisier Arctic Ocean

February 8, 2024

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species — before it is too late. Read More

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species...
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The Power of Ports: How Canadian Port Authorities can bring change to shipping

December 6, 2023

Marine shipping is integral to our everyday lives — from our food and clothes to cars and electronics, about 80 per cent of the items we use on a daily basis arrived by ship... Read More

Marine shipping is integral to our everyday lives — from our food and clothes to cars and electronics, about...
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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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Southern humpback whale looking up in dark blue water.

The need for action on underwater noise pollution is loud and clear

March 13, 2023

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the volume. Read More

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the...
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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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Leatherback turtle underwater, Indonesia

Sea turtles struggling to adapt in changing waters

September 29, 2022

Fragile ocean ecosystems — already on the brink because of human activities like industrial development, unsustainable fishing and shipping practices — are being pushed past their limit by climate change. Countless species, including the... Read More

Fragile ocean ecosystems — already on the brink because of human activities like industrial development, unsustainable fishing and shipping...
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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

March 1, 2022

WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially leaving behind — as they traverse Canadian waters. Read More

WWF-Canada’s National Vessel Dumping Assessment reveals for the first time how much waste ships are producing — and potentially...
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Humpback whale swims near a ship in British Columbia © WWF-Canada / Steph Morgan

‘No Dumping’ in Marine Protected Areas Isn’t as Clear as It Seems

June 8, 2021

After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine protected areas (MPAs) that included bans on oil and gas exploration, mining, bottom trawling and dumping.... Read More

After years of advocacy, WWF-Canada was thrilled when the federal government committed to establishing new minimum standards for federal marine...
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