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Ocean Wise Applauds Canada and 5 G7 Countries Committed to Reducing Plastic Pollution

June 9, 2018

Today’s adoption of a global plastics charter by five G-7 countries, including Canada, to target single-use plastic waste reduction is a timely and significant step for protection of our world’s oceans. “As ...

To Eat or Not to Eat Farmed Fish?

Ocean Wise

May 31, 2018

Aquablog, Ocean Wise Life

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“Is this fish farmed or wild?” Restaurant servers often field this question from diners, who are quickly reassured that the fish they're about to consume is indeed wild. But why are wild fish considered supe...

An Eye-Opening Expedition to Haida Gwaii

Ocean Wise

May 30, 2018

Aquablog, Education

Off the coast of British Columbia on the archipelago of Haida Gwaii, 40 young leaders from across Canada have gathered for 10 days to learn about ocean health, share ideas about conservation and lead service pr...

Make an Ocean Impact

Ocean Wise

January 16, 2018

Aquablog, Education

Imagine a team of youth working together to create real-world contributions to ocean conservation in their communities. Each week they’ll connect virtually to discuss climate change, overfishing and plastic pol...

Ocean Wise Book Review: Ocean Country

Ocean Wise

December 27, 2017

Aquablog, Ocean Wise

Ocean Country: One Woman’s Journey from Peril to Hope in Her Quest to Save the Seas By Liz Cunningham (North Atlantic Books, 2015) After a near-death experience in the Pacific Ocean, writer Liz Cunningham set...

Protecting the Arctic “Doughnut Hole” from Commercial Fishing

Ocean Wise

December 5, 2017

Aquablog, Arctic Connections, Ocean Wise

It’s not every day that we have reason to celebrate good news about the ocean, but this week, we do. A new international fishing agreement protecting the Arctic high seas is a game-changer for marine life and t...

Connecting Across Oceans

Ocean Wise

November 27, 2017

Aquablog, Education

Ocean Wise Education is embarking on a new and exciting digital adventure. In recent years, technical advances have paved the way for digital education and online learning. Video conferencing is yet another way...

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