Whale Talk: Orca Communication and Dialect
By: Holly George Signaling and communication is a fundamental and critical function for most, if not all, species on earth. Now more than ever, we as humans are realizing …
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Ocean Bridge Learning Journeys
Ocean Bridge connects Canadian youth from coast to coast to coast empowering them to make a difference towards ocean conservation. Started in 2018, Ocean Bridge youth spend the year completing …
Oyster Farming and Ocean Care
By: Eli Lusty In abundant times, oysters were a staple – not a delicacy. It is said that in young New York city, before the flourishing oyster beds were reduced …
The National Ocean Literacy Conversation
By: Kayla Hamelin A swell of support for ocean literacy in Canada over the past several years, including efforts led by CaNOE, contributed to the establishment of the Canadian Ocean …
Down Stream Without a Paddle
By: Tineasha Brenot Nestled in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleetwood Creek runs through a rolling landscape of eskers and kames. Deep, well-connected forests create a picturesque scene in every …
Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure
By: Nikki Kroetsch Take a moment to think about the town or city you live in; how many streets there are, how many people live there, how many cars are …
Year in Review!
Season’s Greetings! And so the time has come, full of holiday cheer, love, and family, we have reached the end of the year and the end of the decade! As …
My NMEA 2019 Experience
By: Patrick Wells This blog post will review my trip to the 2019 National Marine Educators Association Conference (NMEA). The conference was hosted by the Gulf of Maine Marine Educators …
Light Pollution and its Effects on Atlantic Puffins and Leach’s Storm-Petrels
By: Mary Alliston Butt Light pollution is the usage of artificial lights, such as streetlights, car lights, business signs, etc., which brighten the natural dark night skies. Throughout the world, …
Purging the Plastics at Piggott Bay Beach
By: Kelly FretwellReposted from the Mayne Island Conservancy Beachcombing has long been one of my favourite outdoor activities. Since I was a little kid I’ve enjoyed wandering along shorelines of …