Ottawa approves moving two Marineland beluga whales to Spanish facility
The federal government has approved the move of two belugas at Marineland in Niagara Falls to a facility in Spain. Continue reading
Ocean Wise
Vancouver Aquarium drops cetacean ban lawsuit against Park Board, signs new 35-year deal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The legal dispute over a ban on captive whales and dolphins now appears to be water under the bridge. Continue reading
Seal meat supper? B.C. group calls for West Coast seal hunt
Would you eat seal meat if it was on the menu? Continue reading
New group calls for seal and sea lion cull on B.C.’s coast
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The group, called the Pacific Balance Pinnipeds Society, says that growing populations of seals and sea lions endangers future salmon populations. Continue reading
Ocean Wise launches awareness campaign after microplastics found in Vancouver water samples
The #BePlasticWise campaign asks people to sign a pledge vowing to reduce their plastic consumption. Continue reading
Vancouver Aquarium takes a bold new lead on ocean conservation
The Vancouver Aquarium is readying for a pivotal shift with the launch of a new worldwide conservation organization. Continue reading
Want to avoid slave labour shrimp? It can be a challenging task for consumers
Industry experts are urging Canadians to be vigilant when shopping for seafood in the wake of a report that uncovered slave and child labour tied to Thailand’s shrimp production. Continue reading