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.
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Speaking at WWF-Canada’s Ocean Summit held in Ottawa last week, longtime Inuit activist and former…
June 8 marks World Oceans Day, but what if we celebrated oceans every day? Covering more than 70 per cent of Earth’s surface, oceans, more than anything, define our small blue planet. We should celebrate their complex and vibrant ecosystems, life-sustaining services, calming effects and unimaginable diversity, much of which we have not yet even discovered.
The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting some push-back in Canada. On Jan. 1, 2018 Montreal will become the first large Canadian city to ban single-use plastic bags. Shoppers will be allowed to use thicker re-cycled bags that can be re-used again and again.
The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting…
If there are two boats in distress at the same time on Lake Ontario one rescue boat is not enough. To meet that challenge the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association (PARA) is raising funds to purchase a second Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
If there are two boats in distress at the same time on Lake Ontario one…
It’s something like the classic “chicken and egg story.” Which came first? In Terry Dwyer’s case the question is “shipwrecks or scuba diving?” There never was any doubt in his mind. His sole purpose to dive was to facilitate his passion for searching shipwrecks.
Discover the story of one of Canada’s greatest maritime disasters Over one hundred years after…
It’s something like the classic “chicken and egg story.” Which came first? In Terry Dwyer’s…
During July 25 to August 4, 2016, Team Sedna will fly to Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada, for an action-packed, 11-day expedition to study the impacts of global warming in the Arctic. Our program is ambitious, and we intend to make full use of the 24/7 midnight sun in Canada’s High Arctic!
During July 25 to August 4, 2016, Team Sedna will fly to Baffin Island, Nunavut,…
Dan’s Dive shop is proud to bring you a once in a Lifetime Experience in the…
The Scuba News are extremely proud to announce the forthcoming launch of The Scuba News…
When diving in Navy Bay it’s impossible to miss the military presence in Kingston, Ontario.…
Invented by a Canadian lifeguard, the CHAWEL (CHAnging toWEL) is a uniquely designed muti use…
Have you ever watched a Shipwreck documentary or read stories of amazing historical discoveries beneath…