Wild Whales – a new website of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, a conservation and research program of the Vancouver Aquarium.

Many species of whales, dolphins, porpoise and sea turtles in
British Columbia’s waters are listed as at risk. You’ll find the latest
information on threats to cetaceans and sea turtles, and simple actions you can do to help protect marine wildlife, including how to Be Whale Wise when you’re out on the water. You’ll also learn more about research and conservation efforts for cetaceans and sea turtles in B.C.

Have you seen a cetacean or sea turtle but aren’t sure which species it was? You’ll find tips on identifying species and natural history information for every species that may be encountered in B.C., from harbour porpoises to blue whales. Be sure to report your sightings to us, so that we can continue our efforts to help cetaceans and turtles.

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(Vancouver: April 21, 2008) – Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn, today announced that British Columbia’s Bowie Seamount has been designated as Canada’s newest Marine Protected Area. A formal joint ceremony marking the event took place on Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Skidegate with Parliamentary Secretary Randy Kamp and Guujaaw, President of the Council of Haida Nation.
Today’s announcement designating the area, also known as Sgaan Kinghlas, makes Bowie Seamount Canada’s seventh Marine Protected Area under the Oceans Act.
“Bowie Seamount is an oceanic oasis in the deep sea, a rare and ecologically rich marine area, and our government is proud to take action to ensure it is protected,” said Minister Lunn. “By working in partnership with the Council of the Haida Nation and groups like the World Wildlife Fund-Canada, we are ensuring this unique treasure is preserved for future generations.”
“For many years, WWF-Canada has been working with partners to protect this unique seamount chain,” said Michele Patterson, Director of the Pacific Conservation Program for WWF-Canada. “The designation of the Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area is an excellent example of how conservation can be achieved by Federal and First Nations governments, resource users, and environmental organizations working together to protect important marine habitats both for today, and for our children tomorrow. We look forward to many more of these conservation successes in Canada.”

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Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) is dedicated to the study of bird life in Ontario. It was formed in 1982 to … Continue reading Ontario Field Ornithologists

Birds can tell us important things about our environment. Their
presence and abundance provide an early warning of the state of
ecosystems and their eggs and tissues track trends of contaminants in
the environment.

Over 300 species of birds breed each year
in British Columbia – more than any other province in Canada.
Sixty-five species breed nowhere else in Canada and for several other
species, British Columbia holds the majority of the world population.
For these reasons, British Columbia plays a pivotal role in Canada’s
bird conservation efforts.

The BC Breeding Bird Atlas is a seven year project to determine the
distribution and relative abundance of birds across British Columbia.
It is the first time that a project of this scale has been undertaken
in the province. The results will form a foundation for conservation
policy and legislation and to ask important questions about how climate
change affects on our environment, species at risk, environmental
assessment and how to keep common birds common.

Visit the website: http://www.birdatlas.bc.ca

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Its a fact: moose dont carry passports. And a Canada-U.S. nature conservation coalition wants that fact to be recognized from … Continue reading Newswire: Protect border-hopping moose outside N.S., too, coalition says

Would you buy a bottle of South Okanagan merlot produced at the expense of the spadefoot toad or enjoy a … Continue reading Conservation groups back wineries trying to save nature