Boat Building in Winterton, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Wooden Boat Museum in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, celebrates the skill and ingenuity of…
Browsing: Fishing
Fishing Sustainably to Preserve Wildlife
Preservation of the oceans and water systems has become one of the most important challenges…
Exhibit Opening – Salmon Tales: How Fishing Shaped BC Opens at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to…
Great Lakes Untamed – Trailer
The five great lakes of North America – Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario –…
Petition: Stop Overfishing in Canada
Demand that the Canadian Fisheries Minister stops overfishing The Canadian government’s mismanagement of fisheries is…
Competition Announces Solutions to Reduce Coastal Overfishing
Winners and Runners Up from Cabo Verde, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Peru The World Bank Coastal Fisheries…
Global Impact of Illegal Fishing and Human Rights Abuse in China’s Vast Distant Water Fleet Revealed
China’s distant water fleet – by far the world’s largest – is rife with human…
Introducing the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show
Photo via Facebook The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is Western Canada’s largest and best…
Grieving families mark first year since devastating Nicola Faith loss by vowing to help RNLI prevent further commercial fishing tragedies
‘They [RNLI] didn’t bring the boys home, but they brought us hope when we needed…
EU governments standing in the way of the fight to end secrecy around (over)fishing, say NGOs
More transparency around how effectively EU Member States are spending public money on controlling fisheries…
Overfishing, Conservation, Sustainability, and Farmed Fish
As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are…
Oceana urges UK and EU to end overfishing of critically low fish stocks in new agreement
Oceana is calling for an end to the overfishing of severely overexploited fish stocks in…
Cold Water Boating – 10 Practical Tips for Frigid Waters
Our great country of Canada is full of pristine natural beauty, but a good portion…
Campaign Begins to Clear ‘Ghost Nets’ from Mergui Archipelago
A team of experienced divers from around the world have launched a campaign to clear…
Maritime Museum Garage Sale
16th annual Massive Marine Garage Sale will be held on Saturday April 13th The 16th annual Massive…
Newfoundland Cod Fishermen in the 1930s
The hardy people on the island of Newfoundland have battled the elements, the ocean and…
The Marine Scientists Who Study Fish but Won’t Eat Them
As marine threats grow from climate change, overfishing and plastic pollution, a number of ocean scientists – most notably Sylvia Earle – are forgoing fish for moral and ecological reasons.
The Marine Scientists Who Study Fish but Won’t Eat Them
As marine threats grow from climate change, overfishing and plastic pollution, a number of ocean…
New Zealand Sea Lion Research Shows More Action Needed to Address Fishing Threat
New research shows that more action is needed to reduce accidental catch of endangered New Zealand sea lions in fishing nets, said environmental organsiation WWF-New Zealand.
NZ Sea Lion Research Shows More Action Needed to Address Fishing Threat
New research shows that more action is needed to reduce accidental catch of endangered New…
How is Seafood Caught? A Look at Fishing Gear Types in Canada
Seafood harvested in Canada are caught by a wide variety of fishing gears. Some gear…
Tell the Canadian government to prevent unnecessary harm and waste to sea life
Up to 10.3 million tonnes of sea life is unintentionally caught each year around the world, captured in nets, lines and other gear. Some of this is kept and sold, or released safely; but far too much is put back in the ocean, either dead or dying. In Canada, this includes endangered and threatened species like whales, turtles, sharks and fish.
Tell the Canadian government to prevent unnecessary harm and waste to sea life
Up to 10.3 million tonnes of sea life is unintentionally caught each year around the…
Indigenous people are fighting for us all
In the 1990s, the David Suzuki Foundation embarked on a program to develop community economic projects with coastal First Nations. Between 1998 and 2003, my wife and foundation co-founder, Tara Cullis, established relationships with 11 coastal communities from the tip of Vancouver Island to Haida Gwaii and Alaska, visiting each several times.
Indigenous people are fighting for us all
In the 1990s, the David Suzuki Foundation embarked on a program to develop community economic…
Reconciliation requires recognizing rights-based fishing
Fishing is as emblematic to Canada as ice hockey. It’s also a way of life with a long tradition in coastal Indigenous communities. But since European contact, it’s been all but eliminated as an economic development opportunity for them.
Reconciliation requires recognizing rights-based fishing
Fishing is as emblematic to Canada as ice hockey. It’s also a way of life…
The Honourable Minister LeBlanc announces a big step forward for more transparent fisheries management
On the 26th October 2016 at Oceana Canada’s symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for Long-Term Prosperity, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that his department has released key information on the status of Canadian fish stocks, sharing the results of an annual Sustainability Survey for Fisheries, and investing additional funds to increase science capacity.
The Honourable Minister LeBlanc announces a big step forward for more transparent fisheries management
On the 26th October 2016 at Oceana Canada’s symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for…
More Speakers Announced for Oceana Canada’s Landmark Symposium
On October 26, 2016, Oceana Canada will bring together leading fisheries experts in Ottawa for the landmark science symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for Long-Term Prosperity.
More Speakers Announced for Oceana Canada’s Landmark Symposium
On October 26, 2016, Oceana Canada will bring together leading fisheries experts in Ottawa for…
New Research Reveals the Real State of Canada’s Fisheries
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new report on the state of Canada’s fisheries, called Here’s the Catch: How to Restore Abundance to Canada’s Oceans.
New Research Reveals the Real State of Canada’s Fisheries
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new report on the state of Canada’s…
