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From Habitat's Deck: A Cook's View of the Great Bear Rainforest
Ian McAllister’s catamaran , Habitat, is anchored in a bay in the Great Bear Rainforest, but somehow the anchor is still being dragged by an angry onslaught of hurricane-force winds. Haley Crozier, Habitat’s capable deck hand, reassures me. She’s ... Read More
To protect the ocean and coastal communities, US and Canada must tackle 'rule-breaker' oil barges
June 8th is World Oceans Day, when people around our blue planet celebrate and honour the ocean, which connects us all. This year, those of us lucky to live in the northwest corner of North America along some of the most pristine and productive ... Read More
Nine Reasons We Want Fish Farms out of B.C. Waters
On June 20th, twenty-two fish farms on the B.C. coast are up for tenure renewal, despite a growing resistance from First Nations, B.C. and international citizens. There are over 100 open-net cage salmon farms along on the B.C. coast, 98% owned by ... Read More
Coastal First Nations welcomes the passing of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
(Vancouver, May 8, 2018) – The Coastal First Nations (CFN) welcomes the passing of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act (Bill C-48) . “Our communities have been fighting to keep oil tankers out of our waters for at least 40 years,” said CFN’s senior policy ... Read More
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAKES A CRUCIAL STEP TOWARDS ENFORCING THE SPECIES AT RISK ACT TO SAVE BC’S MOUNTAIN CARIBOU
Monday, May 7, 2018 - The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada -- responding to petitions and court actions by several environmental groups and individuals -- has now made a formal determination that Southern Mountain Caribou face “ ... Read More
Smothered Beauty
Authored by Pacific Wild correspondent Tavish Campbell "Be safe!" yelled Farlyn as I rolled out of our small Zodiac. Zipped tightly into my drysuit, with camera in hand, I ducked under the surface and descended into the blackness. My sister had ... Read More
Glass Sponge Reefs and the Need for Protection
APRIL 26, 2018 - Glass Sponge Reefs and the Need for Protection, CPAWS BC Introduction Glass sponge reefs are a globally unique treasure thought to have gone extinct 40 million years ago, until living glass sponge reefs were discovered in Hecate ... Read More
On Earth Day, Government of Canada targets plastic waste and marine litter with launch of online consultation
EASTERN PASSAGE, NS, April 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Plastic waste and marine litter pose an increasingly serious threat to our oceans and marine life. Canada is committed to protecting our environment and preserving our waterways, so that all Canadians can ... Read More
Loss of South Selkirk mountain caribou herd a wake-up call for B.C. and Canada
MEDIA RELEASE | APR. 12, 2018 - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) After a recent census found just three female animals remaining, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) says the de-facto extinction of the international ... Read More
Liberals, Indigenous leaders among those to set rules for marine protected areas
The Trudeau government has named an advisory panel to navigate the stormy issue of what activities will and will not be allowed inside coastal waters and ocean designated as marine protected areas. Canada has promised to "protect" 10 per cent of ... Read More