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.
The Future of Our Coast: British Columbians Rally Around Marine Protected Areas
93% of British Columbians view marine conservation as a key pillar for the development and sustainability of the province’s coastal economy.
40,000 Hectares of Indigenous Territory Near Port McNeil is Now a Protected Area
40,000 hectares of Kwikwasuti’nuxw Haxwa’mis ancestral land have been declared an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area.
Race Against the Clock: 30-Fold Increase in Whale Deaths is on the Horizon for the Douglas Channel
The number of whale deathes in the Douglas Channel could increase by 30 times once the LNG facility near Kitimat is completed.
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.
Fish Farm Giant Suing Two Former Fisheries Ministers
Mowi, a seafood company, is suing Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray and her predecessor over the closure of the company’s fish farms.
Province Announces Funding for BC First Nations Guardians Training
BC First Nations will benefit from new funding being put into a Guardians training program for marine protection.
Shipbreaking in Union Bay: Muddled Jurisdiction and Environmental Risk
50% of BC shellfish comes from the same ocean area where shipbreaking occurs. What can we do about it?
Crab Poachers Fined Over A Quarter Million Dollars
Crab poachers in Boundary Bay were punished by authorities with $287,000 in fines, the seizing of traps, and a two-week fishing ban.
Summer Heat Wave Responsible for Bird Die-Off on BC’s Coast
Scientists are alarmed by the number of seabird deaths linked to the summer heat wave, which has raised ocean temperatures significantly.