New treaty to apply to nearly half of world’s surface
Offshore area 4 times the size of Vancouver Island due to become protected
Wastewater from ships can include sulphur dioxide, carcinogens and heavy metals
More research needs to be done on potential impacts, says natural resources minister
Significant announcements expected on ocean protection initiatives
Surveys will continue using a remotely operated vehicle and sonar in the nation’s territorial waters
Coast guard using helicopter, drones to track extent of damage
Oceans store a huge portion of human-generated heat
MP Gord Johns says federal government is failing in its protection of the coastline
Seas have risen about 20 cm since the beginning of the 20th century
National preparation for releases of hazardous or noxious substances from ships part of what’s coming
North America’s first coastal refuge is at least 5 years behind schedule
Scientists waiting for autopsies to determine cause of death
Fisheries and Oceans Canada extremely slow to act on recommendations, commissioner says
Ever-expanding Ocean Networks Canada awarded nearly $115 million over 6 years
Documentary on marine poaching spurred by work of Teale Phelps Bondaroff and team
Very simple changes can have a large impact if adopted broadly, Jocelyn Marsh says
