Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind
It’s easy to ignore the things we can’t see. But we all depend on the complex world that exists beneath those ocean waves. For jobs. For food. For recreation. Even for the oxygen in the air we breathe. And of course, all kinds of creatures — from seabirds to sponges to giant blue whales — depend on a healthy environment in order to survive.
WWF Sustainable Seafood Survey
Great news: 91% of Canadians feel that sustainable seafood is important. Check out our new research results for more information.
Why Our Oceans Need Action!
- They produce 50 percent of the world’s oxygen.
- They feed one billion people and employ over 200 million.
- They support shipping, fisheries, oil and gas, aquaculture, renewable energy, mining, and tourism.
- About 80 percent of the world’s fish stocks are now either fully exploited, overexploited, or depleted.
- Climate change is changing ocean temperatures, acidifying them and limiting their ability to absorb carbon dioxide to aid in stabilizing our climate.
- Proper management can help rebuild the world’s fisheries and dramatically improve the health and resilience of Canada’s oceans.
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We have the tools to start saving our oceans... now all we need is action.
Are we on track? Taking stock of ocean conservation in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy Region
Brochure: An Ocean of Diversity. The Seabeds of the Canadian Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy
Are we on track? Taking stock of ocean conservation in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy Region
Brochure: An Ocean of Diversity. The Seabeds of the Canadian Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy
How you can help protect our oceans beyond Oceans Day
- Buy sustainably caught seafood, such as Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified products.
- Keep our oceans and beaches clean by participating in the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup..
- Write to our political leaders and demand that they take action on our oceans by establishing a network of marine protected areas. Check out Protect Planet Ocean to learn more.
- Aim to be carbon neutral by reducing your energy consumption.
- Think about purchases you are making – try to buy local and buy “green” products.
- Walk, bike, carpool, and take public transportation to cut down your carbon emissions.
- Spread the word - tell your friends, family, colleagues and media about the impact of climate change on the oceans.