Our oceans are facing a plastic crisis. Plastic debris has been found floating on the sea surface, washing up on the world’s most remote coastlines, melting out of Arctic sea ice, sitting at the ...

Sea otters are small marine mammals that can be found along the Pacific coast of Canada. They have loose pouches of skin under their arms that function like pockets, which they use to store food and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Halifax, NS, Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People – On June 16, 2025, Fisheries and Oceans ...

When it comes to getting your freak on under the sea, many species use curious strategies to show their affection. To celebrate this Valentine’s Day, we’re counting down the top five weird romance ...

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, ...

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? Frederic LeBlanc Here are some of ...

Did you know that the United Nations has declared plastic pollution the second most ominous threat to the global environment, right after climate change? Every year, more than eight million metric ...

The coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador are beautiful and teeming with life, but how will a changing climate impact the oceans and marine life that call them home? Understanding and managing wild fish ...

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