World Oceans Day means a lot to us here at Fundy Baykeeper. While the ocean, and its health, impacts those who live and work on the coast, it also matters a great deal to all of us, regardless of where we live. For as long as humans have existed, the oceans, especially the millions of […]
A Baykeeper’s view of Oceans Day Read More »
This weekend, 20 years of work from scientists, environmentalists, and champion countries culminated in a United Nations agreement on a treaty to protect the high seas.
‘High Seas Treaty’ advances protection for largest habitat on Earth Read More »
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick recently submitted recommendations to help ensure the federal government’s proposed ecologically significant areas (ESA) framework becomes an effective tool for protecting the sensitive marine habitats that fisheries, wildlife and coastal communities depend upon.
Baykeeper submits recommendations on tool to protect ocean habitat, wildlife Read More »
The Conservation Council is disappointed that the U.S. did not follow Canada’s responsible lead and stop fishing mackerel to take pressure off this important species.
One fish, two fish, maybe that’s too few fish? Read More »
Beaver. Blue heron. Marten. Toad. Every mom and dad in New Brunswick has a story about that magical moment their child saw one of these awe-inspiring creatures in the wild for the first time. Often, though, it’s easy to forget about the leading character that makes these special encounters possible: our wetlands.
Celebrate N.B. Wetlands With Our Educational Colouring Sheets! Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper says a proposed new salmon aquaculture site in the Outer Bay of Fundy would add more stress to an already sensitive marine ecosystem while also rewarding the proponent company for poor business practices.
Sign Our Petition: No More New Salmon Farms In The Bay Of Fundy! Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper says a proposed new salmon aquaculture site in the Outer Bay of Fundy would add more stress to an already sensitive marine ecosystem while also rewarding the proponent company for poor business practices.
Sign Our Petition: No More New Salmon Farms In The Bay Of Fundy! Read More »
Making the connection between looming climate tipping points and changes we’re already seeing in New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy.
Climate Tipping Points, The Labrador Current, And Right Whales Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper says a proposed new salmon aquaculture site in the Outer Bay of Fundy would add more stress to an already sensitive marine ecosystem while also rewarding the proponent company for poor business practices.
Officials with Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans spotted a right whale nicknamed Snow Cone this past weekend (Saturday, July 23), entangled in fishing rope in the Gulf of St. Lawrence between northern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Snow Cone, ‘Star’ Of Right Whale Doc, Spotted Entangled Off N.B. coast Read More »
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