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Why Do Corporations Exist?
In many countries — most notably the U.S. — corporations are considered “persons” under law, enjoying many…
House of Commons Must Make Passing Bill S-5 a Priority
Long-awaited bill to update Canadian Environmental Protection Act faces final MP vote. OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL,…
Central Caribbean Marine Institute Presents: Reefs Go Live 2023
“Reefs Go Live” will return in 2023 from their start in 2018. We’re thrilled to…
Say No to Deep Sea Mining
For decades, large corporations have poisoned rivers, devastated forests, and displaced communities. Now, they’re rushing…
Solutions to Climate Crisis Exist, But We Need the Will to Change
Resolving the climate crisis is a challenge — but not for lack of solutions. What’s…
About Ice Balls
Ice eggs, also known as ice balls, are a rare phenomenon caused by a process…
About Moon Snails
So What Exactly is a Moon Snail? When we talk about moon snails, we’re referring…
Climate Crisis? Who knew? Turns Out the Oil Industry Did
By now, anyone paying attention knows that burning coal, oil and gas has created a…
Pollution: Is Your Boat Harming The Oceans?
Going boating is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time on the water.…
Fossil Gas is not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things
Cooking with gas has some advantages over cooking on conventional electric stoves, as gas stoves…
Earthstorm Documentary from Netflix – Watch The Trailer
Netflix has premiered its new documentary series Earthstorm, a series of stories that examine first hand…
Restoring Beneficial Uses with the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) executes the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) on behalf of…
New Funding Could Put North East On The Map As Climate Leader
A South Tyneside Council-led project aims to strengthen North Eastern coastlines and communities in the…
Sea Shepherd Adds New Ship to Operation Milagro
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society debuted its new ship Seahorse yesterday in Operation Milagro to protect the Vaquita…
The Sacred Balance: Learning from Indigenous Peoples
The following is adapted from the prologue to the 25th anniversary edition of The Sacred Balance:…
Inland Ocean Ambassadors Training – Application Process Now Open
The Inland Ocean Coalition, a non-profit focused on building land-to-sea stewardship across the nation, is…
Shark Trust Calls for Global Shark Citizen Scientists
Never let a shark sighting go to waste The Shark Trust has launched a new…
About Shelf Ice
Shelf ice forms when a portion of a lake’s surface freezes. It is frequently washed…
Should We Be Worried About Eight Billion People?
The human population just reached eight billion! Does it matter? Our numbers have quadrupled in…
Biodiversity Summit Offers Host Country Canada a Chance to Step Up
As the 27th UN climate conference of the parties (COP27) wraps up, we can’t lose…
It’s Time to Extinguish Oil and Gas Industry “Gaslighting”
This summer, a Fortis BC booth at a Vancouver farmers market displayed the slogan, “Natural…
Local Company Director Travels to Thailand for Underwater Pollution Cleanup and Guinness World Record
Steve Traviss, director at a waste and recycling company based in Newcastle embarked on the…
COP15 — Here’s What You Need to Know
This month, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on…
Ocean Tribute Award of boot Düsseldorf 2023 Enters its Final Round
The ocean tribute Award 2023 enters into its final round. Now, the public is invited…
Trees Help Cities Tackle Climate Crisis and Inequality
Environmental racism or discrimination can take many forms. It can mean building polluting factories or mines…
2023 University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System Technical Internship
This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels and be exposed to a…
Sea Shepherd Lawsuit Succeeds in Protecting Māui Dolphins
Court of International Trade bans import of fish from certain New Zealand fisheries to protect the…
Oceana Canada is Hiring a Fisheries Analyst to Join our Team in Halifax or Vancouver
Fisheries Analyst Preferred location: Halifax, NS or Vancouver, BC Period: January 9 to August 31,…
The Big Shark Pledge: Shark Trust’s New Campaign Kicks Off with a Call for Support
With the ink still drying on last week’s landmark listing of nearly 100 species of…
Fourth Element X Sea Shepherd
This year on Black Friday, fourth element are announcing their new partnership with Sea Shepherd,…
PADI Helps Secure Much-Needed Protection for Sharks at CITES
Scuba divers rally to protect an unprecedented 60 threatened species PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®)…
“Hell of a Fright” – Shark Stuns Crew by Jumping Aboard Boat in New Zealand
In all my years on the water, I have never had something land unexpectedly on…
Send Trudeau a Letter on the Nature Bus
NatureCOP is coming up fast. This is the biggest moment for nature in a decade…
Investigating Royal Bank for Misleading Advertising on Climate Action
Ecojustice is supporting six members of the public in a complaint to the competition bureau…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides Endangered Species Act Protections for Emperor Penguin
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized protections for the emperor penguin, a flightless…
New Feature Film Tackles Western Trade in Toxic Sharks – Watch the Trailer
“Sharks: In Deep Water is a film to change things,” explains Producer Matt Brierley. The…
Reef-World Reports Groundbreaking Action to Save Our Coral Reefs in 2022
Reef-World reveals developments that will create lasting and systemic change for the marine environment The…
Ambergris: What is it?
Ambergris is produced in the intestines of a limited number of sperm whales. Despite the…
Introducing National Marine Conservation Areas
National Marine Conservation Areas (NMCA) are created and managed to protect and conserve representative marine…
Canada Can’t Let Industry and Provinces Stall Carbon Pricing
In Canada and many places worldwide, those who pollute the atmosphere must pay. By putting…
Green Fins in Egypt Took A Leap Toward Independence and Being Sustainable
The Chamber of Diving and Watersports is celebrating the first Green Fins trainers to complete…
Help Protect Critically Endangered Right Whales
This is a follow-up to the The Scuba News Canada article on “Right whales should…
Explorer Ventures Fleet Joins the Green Fins Hub to Protect Coral Reefs
The new Green Fins Hub is a game-changer in overcoming the biggest sustainability challenges in…
Curacao’s Leading Sustainable Dive Tourism Operators become Green Fins Members
The Reef-World Foundation has launched a new online platform, the Green Fins Hub, which will…