CEC report exposes U.S. shortcomings in enforcing laws to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from ...

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 ...

Capelin are small, fast-growing forage fish that are found across the north Atlantic ocean and are critically important to the ocean ecosystem in northeast Newfoundland. Many species such as puffins, ...

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 ...

Seafood harvested in Canada are caught by a wide variety of fishing gears. Some gear types are known to be harmful to the health of the ocean because they are non-selective, removing species ...

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 ...

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 ...

This week, the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its new Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). The regulations do not address the need to stop seafood fraud or keep illegally ...

Fisheries Minister Thompson’s quota decision for northern cod — a species that has shaped the culture, food security, and economy of Newfoundland and Labrador for generations — will either nurture a ...

Oceana Canada’s 2024 Fishery Audit issues a stark warning about the state of Canada’s fisheries. Despite the promise of the modernized Fisheries Act, only 35% of wild fish stocks are considered ...