Today, Traditional foods are found at a fraction of their former abundance, and many are no longer considered safe to eat due to contamination. What could restoration mean for the polluted Burrard Inlet? Read the story here.
Restoration of kelp forests lost to ocean heat waves and overgrazing sea urchins is underway off Vancouver Island’s coastlines with guidance from local researchers.
Experts from the University of Victoria have teamed up with the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on the project, known as the Kelp Rescue Initiative. Read the full article.
Save the date! You are invited to explore the surreal beauty of Vancouver Island on canvas. Water’s Edge exhibition, with artists Elissa Anthony and Kathryn Huse, takes place between September 20 – 29, 2024 (10AM - 4PM) in Ladysmith. There will be demos and the artists will be on site. Admission is free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Living Oceans Society.
“Salmon have long adapted to wildfires by spawning in parts of rivers untouched by the fires. But the extreme wildfires engulfing B.C. and western North America are leaving fewer islands of habitat intact, making it impossible for the fish to lay their eggs.”
"A new notification system and app that alerts coastal B.C. First Nations about oil or hazardous chemical spills on their lands and waters was recently launched.
The initiative was developed collaboratively between 12 First Nations and the province’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The process was coordinated by Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative. " Read full article.
Over a quarter of Canada’s forage fish stocks are critically depleted. Find out more about these overlooked and undervalued fish.
When the federal government approved TMX, it undertook to protect southern resident Killer Whales. They've done too little, too late: the tankers are already cutting through critical habitat in the Salish Sea. View the full petition document.
Here’s a reminder about 2024 management measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales. Learn more.
This is a great start on what is going to be a huge job. More investment from both federal and provincial governments will be needed. Find out more about the grants now.
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