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Oceana Canada, an independent charity established to restore Canadian oceans to be as rich, healthy, and abundant as they once were, is proud to be affiliated with the international family of Oceana organizations. Oceana Canada will work with civil society, academics, fishers, and government to return Canada’s formerly vibrant oceans to health.

06/15/2026

DID YOU KNOW: Lion’s mane jellyfish are the longest animal in the world? Their bodies and tentacles can grow up to 36.5 metres in length, rivaling blue whales, which can grow up to 33 metres long.

Learn more: https://oceana.ca/en/marine-life/lions-mane-jellyfish/

Meet the sea strawberry, a soft coral that brightens the cold ocean floor. This species can be found in polar and temper...
06/14/2026

Meet the sea strawberry, a soft coral that brightens the cold ocean floor. This species can be found in polar and temperate waters of the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans. When they grow in large clusters, they form "strawberry grounds," rich habitats where lobsters, basket stars, and other marine species find food and shelter.

06/13/2026

The Arctic tern makes the longest migration of any animal on Earth.

Each year, these sea birds travel up to 80,000 km between the Arctic and Antarctic. Over a 30-year lifetime, that's enough distance to fly to the Moon and back three times.

: The northern cod and capelin harvesting quotas were just announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fisheries Ministe...
06/13/2026

: The northern cod and capelin harvesting quotas were just announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson increased the northern cod quota from 38,000 to 59,000 tonnes, ignoring scientific warnings and raising the risk of stock decline. Capelin, cod’s primary food source, continues to face commercial fishing pressure, undermining rebuilding efforts. Canada can rebuild these stocks — but only if yearly harvest decisions prioritize long-term abundance.

“Northern cod, when rebuilt, represents the future for fishers, coastal communities, Indigenous communities, and the larger ocean ecosystem. The goal must be to rebuild this stock to a healthy and stable level that can support a fishery for generations, not just the next season.” Oceana Canada Fishery Scientist Rebecca Schijns.
Read the full statement: https://oceana.ca/en/press-releases/northern-cod-and-capelin-quota-decisions-prioritize-short-term-gains-over-long-term-abundance/

Wolffish are named for their canine-like front teeth. But those impressive teeth do more than give the species its name....
06/12/2026

Wolffish are named for their canine-like front teeth.

But those impressive teeth do more than give the species its name. Atlantic wolffish use their powerful jaws and specialized teeth to crush hard-shelled prey such as crustaceans and molluscs. The wear from eating hard-shelled prey is so extreme that they shed and replace their teeth every year.

Has northern cod truly recovered? Northern cod is now being assessed for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification,...
06/11/2026

Has northern cod truly recovered?

Northern cod is now being assessed for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, but important questions remain about the stock's recovery and health status.

In this op-ed, Oceana Canada Fishery Scientist Rebecca Schijns explores why strong, science-based standards are essential to ensuring a sustainable future for northern cod and the communities that rely on it.

Read more: https://oceana.ca/en/2026/06/05/northern-cod-at-risk-of-being-falsely-labelled-sustainable/

A five-year-old endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawren...
06/10/2026

A five-year-old endangered North Atlantic right whale has been found entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Shippagan, New Brunswick.

The whale, identified as #5192, was spotted during an aerial survey conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The type and origin of the gear remain unknown, and response teams are monitoring the situation for an opportunity to safely disentangle the whale.

Learn more: https://oceana.ca/en/press-releases/latest-entanglement-highlights-persistent-risks-to-right-whales-as-they-return-to-canadian-waters/

06/08/2026

Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊💙
 
Today, we’re celebrating the ocean that sustains life on Earth — and the incredible marine animals and ecosystems that make it so special. It’s also a reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting it for future generations.
 
What do you love most about the ocean?

06/07/2026

The fried egg jellyfish looks just like its name suggests: a raised golden centre surrounded by a translucent "white" rim, resembling a fried egg.

During the summer months, this species can be spotted off the coast of British Columbia.

06/06/2026

Northern gannets add a splash of colour during breeding season.
The whitish plumage on their head turns a striking saffron yellow, making these seabirds even more eye-catching.
Learn more: https://oceana.ca/en/marine-life/northern-gannet/

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