On February 3, 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released Canada’s Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, a significant ...

From lifelong pair bonds to devoted mothers, discover ocean love stories in Canadian waters that show how marine animals form strong bonds.

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress and provides recommendations to meet federal policy commitments. This year’s ...

There have been recorded sightings of 28 different species of sharks in Canada, 14 of which are commonly found. They range from small black dogfish to much larger basking sharks. Read on to learn more ...

When winter settles over Canada’s coastline, the ocean’s surface can seem calm and even lifeless. Ice drifts along the shore, snow blankets the beaches where seabirds once nested, and coastal animals ...

The ocean is a powerful force of nature and its beauty has always captivated people. But did you know that being near the ocean can positively affect your wellness? If you need a refresh, spending ...

The coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador are beautiful and teeming with life, but how will a changing climate impact the oceans and marine life that call them home? Understanding and managing wild fish ...

While ecosystems are complicated, the math is simple. When you take more fish out of the ocean than the ocean can naturally replenish, the number of fish drops. Keep that up year after year and you’re ...

Oceana Canada’s 2025 Fishery Audit assesses the current state and management of Canada’s fish stocks, tracks progress, and provides recommendations to rebuild abundance. This year’s Audit finds that ...

Media contacts: Vaishali Dassani, Oceana Canada, vdassani@oceana.ca, 647-294-3335; Megan Jordan, Oceana in the U.S., mjordan@oceana.org, 703-401-3004 Ottawa, Canada/Washington, DC — Today, Fisheries ...

A solution exists: ropeless, or “on-demand,” fishing gear. This innovative technology allows fishing to continue without leaving dangerous vertical ropes in the water, protecting whales while keeping ...