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‘Turtle Journey’ shows us why we urgently need to protect the oceans
Sadly, it’s more than just turtles at risk. In fact, studies have shown that marine life is disappearing at twice the speed of life on land.
Ban the Bag in Canada
The Government of Canada has reported that 15 billion plastic bags, along with 57 million…
Brazil’s Efforts to Protect Water Resources – Episode 2
Conversation with Dr. Ashley Byun and Geiza Viani. Edited by Jessica Merten. Future Frogmen educates…
Beyond Climate ventures to the heart of a rapidly heating British Columbia
Island Scallops on Vancouver Island has relied on stable ocean conditions since 1989. But CEO…
Go Dive NUDI
No, this isn’t an article about a 100th dive. The NUDI, in this case, stands for…
Turtle Lake Monster
The fish aren’t talking.
Huntsman Marine Science Centre Presents Primer-e Workshop
Dr. Somerfield is a highly-cited and sought-after numerical ecologist who has been instrumental in developing and using the methods in PRIMER across many fields, having led and lectured PRIMER workshops across the globe for over two decades.
More federal transit money, e-buses could be climate lifesavers
If we’re going to tackle the climate crisis, we have to reduce transportation emissions. Good…
There is no better time to enjoy Cayman’s wonderful world of sponges
As if the Cayman Islands didn’t already offer an amazing diving experience, fantastic sponge life…
New sustainable development program targets 72% of Millennials and Gen Zs who want a career with Impact
Millennials and Gen Zs want a career that makes an impact. This was the finding…
Bye, bye: Offshore drilling licence in the Gulf of St. Lawrence expires
While we continue to celebrate what this update means for the Gulf, we can’t let it overshadow that we are still waiting for a decision from the court on our case.
Introducing Lionfish University
Lionfish are one of the most invasive aquatic species in history. They have been decimating reefs and weakening ecosystems across the Western Atlantic for over 30 years, unchecked and unchallenged. Now is the time to fight.
Conservation and climate action go together
Climate-wise connectivity looks at a number of strategies for conservation planning amid the climate crisis, as emergent ecosystems appear.
URGENT UPDATE: Newborn North Atlantic right whale in critical condition after a vessel strike
That’s why Oceana is calling on governments in Canada and the U.S. to take immediate action to stop the killing and save these whales from extinction.
A 2020 vision for climate action
Let’s hope 2020 marks the start of a year and decade when we finally take…
The Florida Aquarium Partners with NOAA on New Coral Reef Restoration Initiative
The Journey Begins: A Promising Partnership to Protect and Restore Keys’ Reefs Coral Scientists at The…
How Scuba Divers Can Act for the Sustainable Development Goals
As the Global Week to act for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comes…
The Search is on for a Student Film to Help Save Coral Reefs!
Through the National “Coral to Action” Student Challenge, the world’s largest coral restoration organization, Coral…
CRF™ Recommended to Receive Significant Funding from NOAA
To restore habitat for coastal and marine species, NOAA’s Restoration Center is recommending $10.4 million…
New Techniques are Ramping up Reef Restoration in the Florida Keys
In the face of the crisis facing our planet’s coral reefs, Coral Restoration Foundation™ is…
Acclaimed Filmmaker Rob Stewart’s Tireless Crusade for Sharks Celebrated – Legislation Ends The Import and Export of Shark Fins in Canada
It’s been over a decade since award-winning filmmaker Rob Stewart first debuted Sharkwater (2007) to international audiences,…
Record-Breaking Ocean Clean-up
Divers unite to highlight the urgent need to stop the Ugly Journey of Trash and…
Campaign Begins to Clear ‘Ghost Nets’ from Mergui Archipelago
A team of experienced divers from around the world have launched a campaign to clear…
As fracking booms, report finds we know little about impacts
With easily accessible gas and oil deposits becoming depleted, companies have turned to fracking to extract it from shale formations. This involves drilling deep, often horizontal wells and pumping large amounts of pressurized water, sand and chemicals into them to fracture rock and release gas or oil.
April Fools: Ontario’s climate policy is a scary joke
Ecojustice will see the Ford government in court today, April 1, for its gutting of Ontario’s cap and trade program in July 2018 with no public consultation.
Diving for a Cleaner Ocean
Every diver understands the draw of the ocean, and most crave the next dive just…
Cities hold the key to reversing bee decline
And when bees decline, so do the plants that depend on them for reproduction.
Divers Invited to Be Part of World Record Attempt for Largest Underwater Cleanup
Divers from across the United States and around the world are coming together in an…
Children should be seen and heard
Too many adults become complacent, unwilling to even imagine making sacrifices for their children and grandchildren — even though many changes required to bring emissions and warming under control would confer numerous benefits, from healthier diets to reduced pollution to greater employment and economic opportunities in clean energy.
Open University of the Netherlands Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter
On April 29th, 2019, the Open University of the Netherlands will have the inaugural class…
Sharks Need Our Help: Support Bill S-238
Sharks are depending on us to stand up for their protection, don’t let them down.
A school that is making a difference one step at a time
Fernhurst Junior School in Portsmouth is raising awareness and understanding about the problems caused by…
Carbon, climate and corruption coalesce in concrete
Most of us rarely think about concrete, but it’s the foundation of modern society —…
Fuel Spillage in the Solomon Islands
On February 4th 2019, the vessel “Solomon Trader” from Hong Kong ran aground in Rennell…
Renewable energy brings renewal to Indigenous communities
Energy is inextricably linked to a range of community issues, from health to housing. That…
Decades of denial and stalling have created a climate crunch
In a 1965 speech to members, American Petroleum Institute president Frank Ikard outlined the findings…
Plastic, Plastic and more Plastic
CBC Marketplace presented “Why buying plastic-free groceries is so hard” on January 11, 2019. The…
Sir Hugo Swire MP Becomes The New Patron of the Seahorse Trust
Sir Hugo Swire KCMG (Conservative MP for East Devon) has been named the newest patron…
Scuba Manufacturer, SeaSoft fined for allegedly dumping Hazardous Waste
On December 10, 2018, Bruce Justinen and the Seasoft diving company were issued a “Notice…
Canadian pipeline push promotes false and misleading claims
An Angus Reid poll found 58 per cent of Canadians think lack of pipeline capacity…
WWF and partners making waves with third global gathering to stimulate innovation in the seafood sector.
Today, global environmental organisation WWF, and partner organisations, kick-off the third global conference promoting innovation…
Hector’s dolphin deaths in trawl nets prove urgent need for more innovation, more protection
WWF-New Zealand says today’s announcement of four Hector’s dolphins killed in trawling nets highlights the…
I am Salmon Wins Two Awards
Back in January 2018, The Scuba News Canada published the trailer of “I am Salmon”,…
Political climate is heating up
Global warming isn’t a partisan issue — or it shouldn’t be. The many experts issuing…
Find the Fish – A Children’s Book for Ages 5-10
This eye-spy style book is the “Where’s Waldo” of the fish world! It is soft-cover…