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In July, Solar Impulse 2 became the first airplane to fly around the world without…

Something can always be done to help prepare for marine events such as oil spills and coral and if we don’t put efforts in during our lifetime, the current state will not be any better for the next generations to come. We know that all journeys begin with a single step and it has to start somewhere, so at The World Federation for Coral Reef Conservation we work to ensure our actions will see results within years not lifetimes.

Something can always be done to help prepare for marine events such as oil spills…

Humans are the world’s top predator. The way we fulfil this role is often mired in controversy, from factory farming to trophy hunting to predator control. The latter is the process governments use to kill carnivores like wolves, coyotes and cougars to stop them from hunting threatened species like caribou — even though human activity is the root cause of caribou’s decline.

Humans are the world’s top predator. The way we fulfil this role is often mired…

The Red Sea has always been convenient, close and with the promise of clear, warm waters. It has also always had the capacity to surprise, with sightings big and small every year to delight divers. Right now though, it is on a hot streak and is delivering delights that we haven’t had since the pioneer days of Red Sea diving.

The Red Sea has always been convenient, close and with the promise of clear, warm…

It’s been shocking to watch news of the Brexit vote in Britain, Donald Trump’s promise to build a wall between Mexico and the U.S. and the ongoing threats and violence against ethnic minorities in many parts of the world. I’m not a political or social scientist, but my training as a biologist gives me some insight.

It’s been shocking to watch news of the Brexit vote in Britain, Donald Trump’s promise…

Along with concerns about climate change and the distances much of our food travels from…

Along with concerns about climate change and the distances much of our food travels from…

The Government of Canada is consulting with Canadians to hear their views on how to improve various environmental regulations, including the Fisheries Act, before August 31, 2016.

Take Action – Your Voice is Needed The Government of Canada is consulting with Canadians…

The Arctic’s Baffin Bay and Davis Strait region is home to seals, bowhead whales, polar bears and up to 90 per cent of the world’s narwhals. The area’s marine waters also provide habitat for 116 species of fish, such as Arctic char, an important dietary staple for Nunavut’s Inuit communities.

The Arctic’s Baffin Bay and Davis Strait region is home to seals, bowhead whales, polar…

There are so many wonderful conservation projects around the world that support our fragile oceans and marine life, but how many do you know of that you can actually become involved in? Many conservation charities provide you with opportunities to donate money, read about their work and fund raise, but maybe not get involved with the actual work itself. There are always the conservation ‘gap year’ options, which definitely get you more hands on with projects. However, more often than not these trips are very far away, costing a small fortune in fees and flights, where a large amount is received by the travel company rather than the project itself.

There are so many wonderful conservation projects around the world that support our fragile oceans…

How many times have many of us, myself included, ignored a sign like this during…

Canadians of all political persuasions care about climate action. Watching Canada fall behind the rest…

Heavy work completed for Magic Reef Restoration Project; Maintenance Continues to give coral best chance…

Sharks in peril remains a global concern as millions of sharks are killed for finning…

Under the federal Species at Risk Act, the boreal woodland caribou recovery strategy requires provinces to develop range plans by 2017, outlining paths to recovery. Because caribou need large, intact areas, degraded habitat must be restored so industrial and natural disturbances affect no more than 35 per cent of each range.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new report on the state of Canada’s fisheries, called Here’s the Catch: How to Restore Abundance to Canada’s Oceans.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new report on the state of Canada’s…

Under the federal Species at Risk Act, the boreal woodland caribou recovery strategy requires provinces…

This year, New Zealand’s national Conservation Week will be held from 10 until 18 September. It is primarily co-ordinated by the Department of Conservation and welcomes everyone to participate in whatever way they can.

This year, New Zealand’s national Conservation Week will be held from 10 until 18 September.…

The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is occurring mainly at the power plant level. But what about transportation? Can we significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching to cleaner fuels? Or is this just an attempt to keep 20th century technology chugging along while trading one set of environmental problems for another?

The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is occurring mainly at the power plant…

Industrial activity has profoundly affected the Blueberry River First Nations in northern B.C. A recent…

PADI are pleased to announce that they have made a $5000.00 donation to an artificial…

A study of aerial photos and satellite imagery of four ice-rich regions in northwestern Canada…

People have harnessed energy from moving water for thousands of years. Greeks used various types of water wheels to grind grain in mills more than 2,000 years ago. In the late 1800s, people figured out how to harness the power to produce electricity. Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, hydropower has expanded, producing about 17 per cent of the world’s electricity by 2014 and about 85 per cent of renewable energy — and it shows no signs of slowing.

People have harnessed energy from moving water for thousands of years. Greeks used various types…

We made it! Thanks to all of your help, we surpassed our goal of raising $25,000 in online gifts this month! These gifts were matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous supporter, meaning we’ve raised more than $50,000 to support our fight for a brighter environmental future.

We made it! Thanks to all of your help, we surpassed our goal of raising…

Over the past half century, the world has moved increasingly to industrial agriculture — attempting to maximize efficiency through massive, often inhumane livestock operations; turning huge swaths of land over to monocrops requiring liberal use of fertilizers, pesticides and genetic modification; and reliance on fossil fuel-consuming machinery and underpaid migrant workers. This has contributed to increased greenhouse gas emissions; loss of forests and wetlands that prevent climate change by storing carbon; pollution from runoff and pesticides; antibiotic and pesticide resistance; reduced biodiversity; and soil degradation, erosion and loss.

Over the past half century, the world has moved increasingly to industrial agriculture — attempting…

Following our recent article by David Suzuki entitled “Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis”, we have been contacted by Tom Harris of the International Climate Science Coalition, Ottawa, Ontario who wanted us to publish the following statement addressing some of the issues raised in the original piece.

Following our recent article by David Suzuki entitled “Broken Records Define the Climate Crisis”, we…

Speaking at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit held in Ottawa last week, longtime Inuit activist and former president of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Sheila Watt-Cloutier argued that the fate of the Arctic transcends the political, economic and scientific spheres, and should be fought at the legal level, with the language of human rights.

Speaking at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit held in Ottawa last week, longtime Inuit activist and former…

We’re living in a time of records. More renewable energy came on stream in 2015 than ever — 147 gigawatts, equal to Africa’s entire generating capacity — and investment in the sector broke records worldwide.

We’re living in a time of records. More renewable energy came on stream in 2015…

Palau has become the latest Pacific country to join a regional conservation initiative to protect…