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Blueprint for the Coast @blueprint4coast.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you to all who attended Tide Turners #PenderIsland! We had a blast learning about kelp and eelgrass with:

Amanda Swinimer
Dakini Tidal Wilds

Dr. Jasmin Schuster
@kelprescue.bsky.social

Dr. Maycira Costa
@uvicgeography.bsky.social

Sarah Cook (RPBio)
@seachangemarine.bsky.social

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 16h

And thank you to to everyone who watched 'Trophic Drift' and learned from incredible marine conversation experts Dr. Jasmin Schuster from @kelprescue.bsky.social Dr. Maycira Costa from @uvic.ca and Sarah Cook (RPBio) from @seachangemarine.bsky.social.

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 16h

What a weekend celebrating the Salish Sea on Pender Island!

There's something special about islanders coming together to talk about the waters that surround us and how to protect them.

Thank you to everyone who took a low-tide walk identifying local seaweed with marine biologist Amanda Swinimer.

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 1d

Grasslands cover just 1% of BC, yet are vital for wildlife like burrowing owls, badgers, and bighorn sheep. The proposed South Okanagan–Similkameen National Park Reserve could help protect 246 species at risk — and you can help make it happen.

Urge the Government to Protect Endangered Grasslands in BC | CPAWS-BC

The South Okanagan-Similkameen is home to some of Canada’s most endangered grasslands and at least 246 species at risk. For more than two decades, a National Park Reserve has been proposed here to pro...

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 1d

We teamed up with Vernon Community Arts Centre for a night of creativity, community, and learning about rare and sensitive grasslands in BC — home to more species at risk than any other ecosystem.
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 1d

PM Carney once called climate change “the most pressing issue of our time.” So why then is his government fast-tracking fossil fuel projects that turbo-charge these types of climate disasters? Our latest blog warns that this approach puts Canada’s climate goals and our communities' health at risk.

Prime Minister Carney’s climate track record: grand bargain or bargain bin?

Carney once wrote that “climate change is the most pressing issue of our time.” It’s time to act like it. Canadians deserve a government that meets its climate obligations, not one that gives up on th...

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OWC Ocean Week Canada | Semaine de l'océan @oceanweek.ca · 1d

From coast to coast to coast, people are coming together to learn, share, and celebrate their connection to the ocean, not just in June, but all year long.

📖 Read our impact report: https://oceanweekcan.ca/impact/

#OceanWeekCanada2025 #COLC #OceanClimateAction

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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 1d

Photos show humpback #whale trying to protect #seal from #orcas near Sooke cheknews.ca/photos-show-...

Photos show humpback whale trying to protect seal from orcas near Sooke

The chaos of nature was on full display this weekend as a whale watching tour witnessed a humpback whale trying to protect a seal from hungry orcas near Sooke.

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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 1d

"We should never separate ourselves from our lands and waters." — Kianna-Bear Hetherington, a Water Guardian from Sitansisk

For Kianna the health of the Wolastoq River in NB is deeply tied to the health of her community.

💙 Here she shares why restoring it is vital for people & wildlife. #LPRC2025

LPRC 2025: 'We should never separate ourselves from our lands and waters,' Kianna Bear-Hetherington, Wolastoqey Nation - WWF.CA

WWF's Living Planet Report Canada 2025 shares the knowledge and perspectives of Indigenous people across Canada, like Kianna Bear-Hetherington.

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Wildlands League @wildlandsleague.bsky.social · 2d

Wildlands League is excited to welcome three incredible leaders to our Board of Directors!
⭐ Joanna Kerr
⭐ A. Jill Burgin
⭐ Paul Curtin

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 2d

After removing the bridge that damaged Critical Habitat for bull trout in the Upper Highwood, DFO has approved the construction of another bridge... in the same location.

If only this was satire.

The full story: cpaws-southernalberta.org/dfo-issuing-...

DFO Issuing Permit for Highwood Bridge   - CPAWS Southern Alberta

DFO has issued a permit under the Species at Risk Act allowing the destruction of critical habitat to facilitate 14 river and stream crossings, including the reconstruction of the previously illegally...

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 2d

Happy #WorldOctopusDay 🐙

Spot these incredible creatures on ONC’s subsea cameras—from BC’s coast to the deep ocean—and during our annual hashtag#ONCabyss expeditions.

See them in action on SeaTube 🐙 bit.ly/4q300Q1

#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 2d

It's #WorldOctopusDay!

Let's throw it back to November 2024, where ONC's subsea camera at Folger Pinnacle captured footage of a Giant Pacific Octopus battling rough seas 🐙🐙

Watch the video 🐙 bit.ly/4gonmda

#KnowTheOcean

Giant Pacific Octopus battles rough seas during bomb cyclone

Watch rare underwater footage captured by Ocean Networks Canada observatory

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 2d

Kelp forests, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs are vital blue ecosystems that sustain our planet.

Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste.

Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...

Underwater view of a seagrass meadow with green blades swaying in the water. Text overlay reads: “Seagrass meadows store carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests, and are an important habitat for dugong and seahorses. Join #GenerationRestoration.” Logos of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) appear at the bottom and top left.

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Raincoast Conservation Foundation @raincoast.org · 2d

🤔Does science communication sometimes involve a six-foot dancing Chinook? Yes.

In the latest episode of Raincoast Radio, we welcome Tom Rutherford, Executive Director of the Cowichan Watershed Board, to talk about the importance of outreach/engagement (and more!): www.raincoast.org/2025/10/11-c...

Episode 11: Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford | Raincoast

“My theory is there’s not enough of us who are engaged professionally in this work to make a difference. In order to move the needle, we have to bring everyone along with us.”…

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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 2d

🦫 Populations of species in Canadian freshwater habitats have remained stable (+5%) since 1970.

BUT "stable" doesn't tell the full story: 52% of freshwater species are declining.

Canada holds 20% of the world's surface freshwater. We must protect it. 💙🌎

🔗 Learn more: wwf.ca/lprc2025

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SeaBlue Canada @seabluecanada.bsky.social · 2d

Oct. 8 is World Octopus Day, and we just wanted to show you some adorable octopus that live in Canada's MPAs. 🐙

Photo 3&4: Nature Canada

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 2d

Fine-tune your advocacy skills (and fight back against coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta's beautiful Rockies) with this Save our Slopes webinar this eve ⤵️

NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 4d

Learn how to advocate against new coal mining projects and protect Alberta’s Rockies!
Thanks to Save our Slopes
#abpoli #cdnpoli

Albertan's vs Coal Industry

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CPAWS Southern Alberta @cpawssab.bsky.social · 2d

A must-read, if you believe that the Government of Alberta should be held accountable to keeping Alberta's water clean, clear (and drinkable!) for communities, at-risk species, and our environment.

#MountainsNotMines #WaterNotCoal

NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 9d

Here's my effort w David Luff & Neil Kathol to hold the GoA's feet to the fire when it comes to its commitment to protect Alberta's water sources (& those of downstream users) from coal-related selenium contamination
#abpoli @cpawssab.bsky.social @cpawsnab.bsky.social @albertawilderness.bsky.social

The Government of Alberta’s Commitment to Protect Alberta’s Water from Selenium Pollution

By: Nigel Bankes, David Luff, and Neil Kathol Matters Commented On: (1) Press Conference on the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, December 20, 2024, (2) Bringing Alberta Coal Mining into the …

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Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition | @colcoalition.ca · 3d

🐙 Like the giant Pacific octopus – adaptive, curious, and connected – COLC links research, collaboration, and community to advance collective action for the ocean.
#WorldOctopusDay #COLC #OceanHealth #HealthyPlanet

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Nature Canada @naturecanada.bsky.social · 3d

This fall, Nature Canada’s Nature on the Hill will bring together caring Canadians like you (representing over 1,200 nature groups in our Nature Network) on Parliament Hill to be a voice for nature.

DM us your name and email if you want to be kept updated!

#NatureOnTheHill #NatureBuildsOurNation

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · 3d

In this Waterbodies Podcast episode, Eli Enns and Soudeh Jamshidian (both of the IISAAK Olam Foundation) discuss new frameworks for conservation that centre Indigenous wisdom — specifically, the concept of an IPCA or Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, which Eli helped to create.
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Conservation through Reconciliation | Waterbodies Ep. 2 » Eli Enns & Soudeh Jamshidian

YouTube video by False Creek Friends

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CPAWS Northern Alberta @cpawsnab.bsky.social · 3d

PST: Our Third Annual Nature Trivia Night hosted with Elements Outfitters has a spooky twist this year! Come get acquainted with the more mysterious side of Alberta's nature 🌙

Get your Ticket for Thursday Oct. 23 ($5/each) : www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-kno...

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OWC Ocean Week Canada | Semaine de l'océan @oceanweek.ca · 3d

This #ScienceLiteracyWeek, you're invited to explore how science connects us, from the depths of the ocean, to the stars in our galaxy.

🔗 https://www.scienceliteracy.ca/

#FromSeaToSpace #COLC

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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 3d

Canada’s nation-building strategy must include protecting the natural infrastructure we did not build, but that we rely on every day. It’s time to build smarter. 🍁Discover how the environment's natural assets are crucial to Canada's economic wealth 👉 cpaws.org/addressing-t...

Addressing the Natural Infrastructure Policy Gap | CPAWS

Canada’s nation-building strategy must include protecting the natural infrastructure we did not build, but that we rely on every day.

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