Basket Stars
Basket stars are not just a marvel of marine biology, but also a testament to the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves.
The Douglas Channel
The Douglas Channel, nestled in the central coast of BC, is one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems of the province.
Hooded Nudibranchs
The hooded nudibranch, or Melibe leonina, is an enchanting creature that calls BC’s waters home and plays a critical role in maintaining biodiversity.
What is Blue Carbon?
Blue carbon refers to the carbon dioxide (CO2) captured and stored in marine ecosystems, such as salt marshes, seagrasses and kelp forests. These ecosystems capture and store atmospheric carbon in their organic material, making them crucial in mitigating climate change. In Canada, blue carbon ecosystems play a significant role in carbon sequestration and offer many […]
Humpback Whales
The benefits of the Great Bear Sea MPA Network are virtually endless, from protecting coastal habitats to supporting healthy ecosytems resulting in an increase in fish size, abundance, and biomass.
What is Bottom Trawling?
Bottom trawling involves dragging massive nets across the ocean floor with no regard for the significant damage that is caused.
CANFISCO and the Individual Transfer Quota (ITQ) System
The ITQ system has had a negative impact on owner-operated small boats. It has become increasingly common for owner-operators not to be able to afford quota. The result is an industry that should be community-based but is instead under the control of corporations.
The Rockfish of the Great Bear Sea
Did you know that rockfish can live to be 200 years old and that 37 different species of rockfish live in British Columbia’s coastal waters?
Why is Kelp Important for the Great Bear Coast?
Not only is kelp the home and food source for many marine animals, this plant is also the most efficient carbon absorbing and oxygen producing species on the planet!
Spillover and The Economic Benefits of Marine Protected Areas
One of the economic benefits of Marine Protected Areas is ‘spillover’, which is an abundance of fish in areas close to MPAs.