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Louie Porta

@louie_porta

Ocean and Climate Champion. Executive Director, @oceans_north. Board Member, @RideauHallFdn. Canada Member JPAC, @CECweb. Governing Council @oceantracking.

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linkhttp://www.oceansnorth.org calendar_today11-01-2012 04:46:17

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When researchers assess biodiversity in the Arctic, the North Water Polynya has historically been identified as one of the most important hotspots in this region – and the most biologically productive area in all of Greenland’s waters. rb.gy/f5z363 Oceans North

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You know what the province should take off the table? Paying travel nurses twice as much to work alongside local nurses for the exact same job. In the long run, all local nurses will quit and become travel nurses.

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No one can really prepare you for a cancer diagnosis, or supporting someone as they receive treatment to fight this disease that takes far too many of our loved ones. I had a family member who had cancer and know how important this kind of program is for people.

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Lack of action on protection from earlier this month is a missed opportunity & an abdication of international commitments.

States can by withdrawing their vessels from bottom impact fishing on seamounts. Matthew Gianni
news.mongabay.com/2024/04/no-pro…

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We’re taking the podcast on the road to the international plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa. Out guests are Lisa Koperqualuk, Liz Pijogge, and Gerals Lennie Inglangasuk. Check it out here: bit.ly/3gwLV9w

We’re taking the podcast on the road to the international plastics treaty negotiations in Ottawa. Out guests are Lisa Koperqualuk, Liz Pijogge, and Gerals Lennie Inglangasuk. Check it out here: bit.ly/3gwLV9w #Inuit #INC4
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The conditions over Hudson Bay at 9:43 this morning. Within 1 hour, the faint grey band of haze turned into total overcast & snow. We were back in ahead of it. Arctic weather is something we watch very closely during polar bear field research.

The conditions over Hudson Bay at 9:43 this morning. Within 1 hour, the faint grey band of haze turned into total overcast & snow. We were back in ahead of it. Arctic weather is something we watch very closely during polar bear field research.
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This , our ED Louie Porta spoke to The Globe and Mail:

Working with partners who have a deep understanding of the area means 'you don’t have to convince people why this matters, but you do need to find out what can make their lives better.'

theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/a…

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While I’m not blind to the big challenges affecting our planet, I know that giving up hope guarantees a negative outcome. When we remain optimistic, we can inspire one another to create a better world for future generations. Oceans North shorturl.at/loDFT

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The blizzard subsided by the next morning and was replaced by clear, bright skies, while we left the deep powder snow conditions behind for hardened snow drifts. We rode the winding Deer River as it made its way to Dog River, and then on to the Churchill River, whose estuary at

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Good news 👏 Antarctic baleen are bouncing back from near extinction. Continuous monitoring remains crucial to track their progress, as they still confront threats from climate change and direct human activities. 🐋 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) environments.aq/publications/t…

Good news 👏 Antarctic baleen #whales are bouncing back from near extinction. Continuous monitoring remains crucial to track their progress, as they still confront threats from climate change and direct human activities. 🐋 @SCAR_Tweets #ProtectAntarctica environments.aq/publications/t…
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The Arctic permafrost region is now emitting more carbon into the atmosphere than it absorbs, causing the planet to heat even further. newscientist.com/article/242673…

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Pemsɨk is now hiring for 2024 summer positions!

Each employee will assist in environmental monitoring, reporting, and documenting of Mi’kmaq Knowledge.

Interested? You can find out more from the link, and email [email protected] to apply.

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Pemsɨk is now hiring for 2024 summer positions! Each employee will assist in environmental monitoring, reporting, and documenting of Mi’kmaq Knowledge. Interested? You can find out more from the link, and email pemsikproject@gmail.com to apply. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
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