‘Species included sea toads among the various fish, crustaceans such as pale squat lobsters, molluscs, “gardens” of glass sponges, deep-water coral reefs, galaxy siphonophores – giant thread-like creatures that use bioluminescence to hunt and may be the longest animal ever recorded.’ Read the full article.
Vancouver, On the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations:
Corporate salmon farming giant MOWI is so concerned about the federal government’s decisions “removing 192 million salmon meals from the dining tables of Canadian households” that it has decided to begin exporting its product from eastern Canada to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, with plans to expand into China.
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.
Living Oceans has signed the open letter to BC’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman because we are concerned with the environmental impacts of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
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.
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