Tomorrow is Halloween! The deep sea might seem scary, but it's just full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered: like this ancient underwater volcano (known as a seamount) covered in a million giant skate eggs found by Fisheries and Oceans and Northeast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project! youtu.be/Tlf4Xxile5o

1/2 BIG thanks to all who came to the Museum of Nature last night in celebration of CPAWS' 60th anniversary 🍂🌅🌍🌱 and special thanks to Minister Steven Guilbeault for joining us.

2/2 From L to R: Alain Branchaud (QC), Chris Miller (NS), Meaghen McCord (BC), Kecia Kerr (NAB), Janet Sumner (WLL), Roberta Clowater (NB), Sandra Schwartz (Nat.), Steven Guilbeault, Chris Pinkerton (YK), Tanya Edwards (NL), John Grandy, Kris Brekke (NWT), Katie Morrison (SAB)

📷 Don't miss out! December 8, 2023, is the closing date for public consultations on whether or how to protect Indian Arm Brook. Your input matters! Visit engageNL.ca before the deadline and have your say on the future of this natural area. 📷 #WERAC Environment and Climate Change

🌟 Big shoutout to MiawpukekFirstNation amazing Indigenous Guardians! They work tirelessly year-round, braving all weather to safeguard our environment. Our Conservation Director joined them on the water despite the cold. Let's celebrate their dedication! 🙌 #IndigenousLedConservation #IPCAs

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿 CPAWS NL is thrilled to announce our booth at the Core Science Building, MUN today! 🌎 Come learn about our conservation efforts and how you can protect the environment. Don't miss out - swing by and say hello! #CPAWS #Conservation #MUN

Continued progress on the #Imappivut Marine Plan with the successful partnership of Parks Canada & Nunatsiavut Gov. completing the Feasibility Assessment towards establishing an #InuitProtectedArea under the Canadian National Marine Conservation Areas Act canada.ca/en/parks-canad…

Congrats to Nunatsiavut Gov. and the Gov. of Canada on the completion of feasibility for the Torngat Inuit Protected Area which will now provide protection from the mountain tops of Torngat National Park to deep sea corals and sponges on the seafloor: ow.ly/6ebp50QUAo1

The Torngat Inuit Protected Area will protect the way of life for the Inuit by protecting the incredible diversity of marine life in this area, from corals and sponges to char, dolphins and polar bears. thenarwhal.ca/torngats-inuit… CPAWS NL Parks Canada Steven Guilbeault

Congratulations to Nunatsiavut Gov. and the Gov of Canada on the successful completion of the feasibility assessment for establishing an Inuit Protected Area along Labrador's northern coast! tinyurl.com/y28c9jzc

✨Important milestone✨ The #GoC and the #Nunatsiavut Gov. announced today the successful completion of a feasibility assessment for the establishment of a new Inuit Protected Area in northern Labrador. Learn more here: ow.ly/oAOA50QUC90

Yesterday in Glenwood, Qalipu First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to protect and conserve the wilderness area known as Charlie’s Place. Read the release: qalipu.ca/qalipu-first-n…

Sampling for environmental DNA 🧬 in search of Species at Risk and assess biodiversity in the South Coast Fjords of Newfoundland. A big thank you to the Miawpukek First Nation, Hakai Institute, WWF-Canada and CPAWS NL for facilitating this work. Exciting things to come! #eDNA

“The fjords [are] an area of significance, not only for Indigenous culture but non-indigenous culture too.” Greg Jeddore of the Miawpukek First Nation to Bernice Hillier on why so many are working to protect the South Coast Fjords off Newfoundland. Listen: ow.ly/5IUX50SiQw2

Greg also recently spoke to us about what these conservation efforts mean to the Miawpukek First Nation and the region’s history and biodiversity. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

CPAWS NL was thrilled to attend the announcement of a collaboration between Parks Canada and the @CityofStJohns to explore opportunities for creating a new Urban National Park yesterday. We eagerly await the outcomes and planning of this initiative #UrbanNationalPark #CPAWSNL

On June 26, the Min. of Fisheries ended a 32-year cod moratorium, increasing catches by 6000 tons & opening it to foreign interests. We support FFAW-Unifor call against this, advocating for sustainable rebuilding to protect cod stocks & NL’s fishers. Sign saveourcod.ca

Share your input on the South Coast Fjords! From Sept. 16 to Oct. 6, 2024, share your thoughts on the proposed #NMCA in the South Coast Fjords of #NL and the proposed redesignation of Sandbanks Provincial Park. ➡️parks.canada.ca/south-coast-fj… Government of Newfoundland & Labrador MiawpukekFirstNation Qalipu First Nation #TownOfBurgeo

🌊 Protect the South Coast Fjords! 🐋 This stunning area is home to whales, turtles, sharks, and more. Help establish an NMCA to safeguard these waters. Your voice matters! 📢 Take the survey ➡️ parks.canada.ca/south-coast-fj… 🎥 Watch here: facebook.com/share/v/Mb4Ewy… #SaveOurCoast

Our Conservation Director joined MiawpukekFirstNation on a helicopter tour exploring their traditional territory. Indigenous leadership is vital in conservation, bringing deep knowledge of sustainable land stewardship. Together, we can protect these ecosystems for future generations.