Why a West Coast aquarium is working with the feds to study the Arctic
Not long after the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre first opened its doors six decades ago, a team of adventurous employees and researchers travelled to the Arctic to explore the icy, windswept reaches of Canada’s North. In the years since, our Arctic research expeditions have become an annual practice, with scientists heading north each summer […]
The Arctic is the planet’s canary
In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, before the advent of equipment capable of monitoring the build-up of dangerous gases, miners would take a canary down deep in the mine. Its tiny metabolism was far more sensitive to the gases than were the miners. If the canary keeled over, it was time to get […]
Canada should restrict access to northern water corridors
The Canadian government should consider placing restrictions on the number of corridors allowed for access to the Arctic waters in order to reduce two important risks: loss of life and environmental impact. The risk of a marine accident in the Arctic is not a theoretical exercise. In August 1996, the Hanseatic cruise ship ran aground […]
Protecting our oceans: How Trudeau can restore Canada’s reputation
Last Wednesday marked World Oceans Day, a time for citizens and governments to reflect on the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on the planet, both human and non-human. It’s also a time to consider how we can better protect our oceans for the future. Since taking office, the Liberal government has committed to […]
How Trudeau can pass the science test
A breath of fresh air spread across Canada’s scientific community in the past several months. After years of tight government restrictions and deep funding cuts, many researchers welcomed our country’s renewed commitment to scientific understanding. We have a new minister of science, and the Liberal party has vowed to use science as the foundation for […]
March state dinner at the White House: will fish be on the menu?
Preparations are underway. U.S. President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a state dinner on March 10. Here’s why fish should be on the menu. In June 2014, a Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood fraud was established. Recommendations and an action plan followed. In […]
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