Arctic Field Notes: Narwhal Study
With only a short window of time to gather data, multiple teams from Ocean Wise spent their summer in the Arctic for ongoing research. Studies included the distribution of microplastics in Arctic waters; taggin...
Arctic Summer: Field Notes from Churchill River Estuary
With only a short window of time to gather data, multiple teams from Ocean Wise spent their summer in the Arctic for ongoing research. Studies included the distribution of microplastics in Arctic waters; taggin...
Ocean Wise Applauds New Efforts By Canada to Protect our Oceans
Today, Ocean Wise applauds the Government of Canada for announcing its commitment to tackle plastic marine debris in the ocean by joining the United Nations CleanSeas campaign. Jonathan Wilkinson, Parliamentary...
Arctic Summer
Summer is the coolest season for a contingent of Ocean Wise scientists spending weeks in Canada’s Arctic, gathering data about fragile ecosystems and little-known species in this rapidly changing region.
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Bioblitz 150: Exploring Our Own Backyard
When I started at Ocean Wise I had never heard of a bioblitz, but they were going to be the focus of my new job—so I quickly learned. In summary, a bioblitz is when scientists and citizen scientists document th...
A Win for Wild Places
Big news for Canada’s Arctic! Tallurutiup Imanga, or Lancaster Sound, is located in the rugged northeastern region of Nunavut and is recognized internationally as one of the most significant ecological areas in...
Ocean Wise® Launches as a Global Ocean Conservation Organization
Ocean Wise® launched today as a new global ocean conservation organization focused on protecting and restoring our world’s oceans. Building on the roots of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, ...