What happens in the Arctic doesn't just stay in the Arctic. It impacts all of us. A new study shows the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is actually changing the length of our days. nationalobserver.com/2024/07/22/new…

Electrifying Canada's fishing fleet is a crucial step in combating climate change and protecting our coastal communities. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, fish species are migrating northward. Read the latest from our blog: oceansnorth.org/en/blog/2024/0…

The criticism around the current ISA governance and structure continues to mount. With key decisions ahead, the ISA must ensure it operates transparently, accountably and inclusively to protect the #DeepSea for generations to come. #DefendTheDeep defendthedeep.org

Hubbard Point is a sacred Inuit site north of Churchill, MB that needs to be protected. The potential for disruption highlights the need for everyone to come to the table and work to ensure this place—and the broader region—are conserved. cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…

The DSCC welcomes Leticia Carvalho as the new Secretary-General of the ISA. This is a new chapter and we urge her to prioritize the precautionary principle, transparency, and science. Reforming the ISA to protect and manage the deep sea for the benefit of humankind is crucial. 🌊

Churchill's relationship with belugas dates back centuries, and now a new storytelling project is gathering community knowledge about these whales. Learn more about the project & the water ceremony at the "Honouring the Water" gathering, pictured below: oceansnorth.org/en/blog/2024/0…

Meet Talia, Siyang, and Shruti, our research interns whose projects on fishing vessels, hybrid propulsion systems, and ferry #electrification are driving innovation in marine decarbonization. To learn about their projects, read the latest on our site: oceansnorth.org/en/blog/2024/0…

Check out this incredible shot of a baby turtle's first swim, and its story, from @HakaiMagazine: buff.ly/3SGRgjA

It may be the middle of summer, but "marine snow" falls year-round. Check out how this important (but kind of gross) flurry of organic material works as a food delivery service for the deep: buff.ly/3F3yvQi

How long can you hold your breath? Two minutes is tough for most people, but for pinnipeds—including #Seals and #SeaLions—two minutes is a breeze. Check out this cool comic courtesy of @HakaiMagazine: buff.ly/4dfw10m

We're awaiting Canada's underwater noise strategy. Human activity is making oceans louder, affecting marine life. Our Science Director Kristin Westdal spoke to SeaBlue Canada: “Noise masks [animal] sounds, making it harder for them to communicate.” buff.ly/4dibXdS

Melting #Arctic sea ice has opened one of the quietest regions on our planet to industrial development, cruise ship tourism & commercial fishing. How do we monitor the noise posing a new risk to marine life? Check out our video: buff.ly/3XIErXr

The Seal River Watershed Alliance is working with Parks Canada to collect feedback on creating an Indigenous Protected Area and national park reserve. Fill out the short survey by Aug. 23: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/cnpn-cnn…

Join CPAWS NB SNAP, SeaBlue Canada & NatureConservancy.ca | Conservationdelanature.ca at Johnson's Mills on Thurs, August 22, for a nature walk to explore the land & seascape of the Chignecto Isthmus located beside the beautiful Bay of Fundy! To register and for more details: cpawsnb.org/nature-walk-at…

For most of the ISA’s life, it operated in obscurity under the assumption that deep sea mining was inevitable. Now, the meetings are the nexus of an existential debate: should we mine the international seabed at all? #DefendtheDeep oceansnorth.org/en/blog/2024/0…

Last week, 🇨🇦 released its Draft Ocean Noise Strategy, representing a positive step toward mitigating noise's impacts on the marine environment. “Addressing this threat will require listening to and learning from the people who are most affected." oceansnorth.org/en/blog/2024/0…

The Churchill Marine Observatory is officially open! “Today is a day about wisdom, passion and vision,” said Roseann O'Reilly Runte, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Oceans North was grateful to be here for this important milestone in Arctic research.

.Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) is inviting you to share your connections with the ocean and local waterways. Be part of a national conversation on ocean health, conservation, and community well-being. Tomorrow, Aug 30, is the final day! colcoalition.ca/survey

"What the strategy is really showing is basically that there's existing tools already for management of underwater noise." Our Senior Policy Advisor, Amanda Joynt, spoke to Canada's National Observer about 🇨🇦's Draft Ocean Noise Strategy: buff.ly/4dFr5SF

On August 2nd, the ISBA-HQ held an election for Secretary General, a position crucial for the future of our #oceans. The race? Michael Lodge, facing criticism for industry ties, & Brazil's Letitia Carvalho, advocating for transparency. Find out more: buff.ly/3YYfw4G