Tag: Atlantic Ocean
Extremely loud and incredibly close: seismic tests in Atlantic Canada will hurt endangered whales
Tonya Wimmer May 13, 2014
The Sable Gully celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a Marine Protected Area in May 2014. But this safe haven could soon be under threat by loud seismic exploration for oil and gas, blasting away years of efforts to protect one of Canada’s most incredible undersea environments.
Near impossible…but not in Newfoundland!
Janice Ryan March 13, 2014
Newfoundland’s only commercial cod fishery is back on the map following an announcement that it has entered full assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, the world’s best for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
Great White Lydia hanging out in Newfoundland
Lydia is the name of a great white shark that has been roaming Newfoundland’s south coast (only 20-30 km off Placentia Bay) for the past several days.