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Nuchatlaht Nation Grieves the Damages to the Territory in the Wake of Grieg Seafood Fish Farm Oil Spill
Gumboots in the Straights
We’re so thankful to the “Gumboots in the Straits” team for supporting LOS with royalties from their book. Packed with stories of personal transformation and adapting to the changing tides of life, Gumboots in the Straits captures the dynamic momentum of the decade and the enduring allure of the sea. Learn more about purchasing the book. www.cohobooks.com/item/r5ypYwSBQz-qDBcgvEwSxQ
Southern Resident Killer Whales
Finding Coral Expedition
In June 2009, Living Oceans Society led the Finding Coral Expedition, a journey to the bottom of the sea on Canada’s Pacific coast in search of deep sea corals. Using one person submarines, a team of international scientists made 30 dives to depths of over 500 metres and saw giant coral forests, darting schools of fish, and a seafloor carpeted in brittle stars.
From the ashes: Whale centre to open in early July with new collection
““It’s been phenomenal,” she said. “It has opened our eyes to how important this is as an educational facility for not just adults but for younger people who are going to carry on the environmental education and try to protect our planet and our oceans.” Read the full story at Times Colonist.
First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance call for update on open-net pen ban
“Bob Chamberlain, FNSWA Chair, opened the April 29 press conference stating that the First Nation Leadership Council (FNLC), a coalition of First Nations from across B.C., is calling on the federal government to honour its commitment to ban open net pen fish farming by 2029, warning that continued silence or delay undermines reconciliation and will be met with significant push back.” Read the full story at North Island Gazette.
Terrace council backs request for assessment of LNG industry health impacts
“Terrace would be the fourth municipality in B.C. to ask the province to conduct an independent cumulative health impact assessment on the industry. Hazelton, Dawson Creek and Squamish have all made a request.” Read the full article at CBC.
Earth Day: Return-it for the Ocean!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
West Vancouver, On the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations:
Living Oceans Society launched a new campaign today to protect sensitive wildlife habitat from plastic pollution. This Earth Day, Living Oceans is asking for the public’s help to continue its vital work protecting North Island beaches, by returning empties to the Return-it Express depot and donating proceeds to the organization.
Spill containment and cleanup underway after train derailment near Prince Rupert
“The Gitxsan Huwilp Government initially called for an immediate stop to all train hauling in the vicinity of their traditional territory due to the cars near the water, and are now calling for an investigation into the health of the 114-year-old rail line." Read the full article.