Discover how marine life survive the extreme cold, from unique cold-weather adaptions to remarkable migrations and more.

Canada has tools to rebuild fisheries—but lacks action. Read fisheries scientist Rebecca Schijns’ take on what’s missing for ocean recovery.

A new national audit shows Canada is falling behind on implementing its own fisheries rebuilding law — leaving most marine fish stocks without the protections needed to recover. One-third depleted, ...

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

Capelin are small, fast-growing forage fish that are found across the north Atlantic ocean and are critically important to the ocean ecosystem in northeast Newfoundland. Many species such as puffins, ...

There have been recorded sightings of 28 different species of sharks in Canada, 14 of which are commonly found. They range from small black dogfish to much larger basking sharks. Read on to learn more ...

A solution exists: ropeless, or “on-demand,” fishing gear. This innovative technology allows fishing to continue without leaving dangerous vertical ropes in the water, protecting whales while keeping ...

The ocean is a powerful force of nature and its beauty has always captivated people. But did you know that being near the ocean can positively affect your wellness? If you need a refresh, spending ...

Today, a modernized Fisheries Act became law, setting the stage for rebuilding fish abundance in Canada’s oceans. For the first time since its inception in 1868, rebuilding plans are now required for ...

This week, the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its new Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). The regulations do not address the need to stop seafood fraud or keep illegally ...