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.
The deep sea is the entire ocean below 200 meters in depth. As scientists explore the deep ocean, we are beginning to understand its vital importance. On #DeepDay learn more about why we all need the deep.
A recent Southern Resident Killer Whale detection has triggered recreational and commercial salmon fisheries in the area to close. Visit the management measures website for further information.
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