SeaBlue Canada
@seabluecanada.bsky.social
We are a coalition of eight of Canada's most well respected and impactful environmental non-government organizations, working together to ensure that Canada's marine environment is strongly and equitably protected.
As we look towards 2026, we celebrate the significant work of rights holders, communities, industry and civil society in keeping up momentum on meaningful ocean protection.
With 4 years to go and just under 15% to protect, we have all hands on deck and wind in our sails as we start this new year.
With 4 years to go and just under 15% to protect, we have all hands on deck and wind in our sails as we start this new year.
January 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
As we look towards 2026, we celebrate the significant work of rights holders, communities, industry and civil society in keeping up momentum on meaningful ocean protection.
With 4 years to go and just under 15% to protect, we have all hands on deck and wind in our sails as we start this new year.
With 4 years to go and just under 15% to protect, we have all hands on deck and wind in our sails as we start this new year.
Wishing you and yours a special holiday season. 🦐
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Wishing you and yours a special holiday season. 🦐
On the longest night of the year, we celebrate the turning of the tide and return of the light!
Even in the depths of winter, life beneath the ocean's surface is wide awake, from the kelp forests of the Pacific to the icy waters of the Arctic.
Happy solstice!
Even in the depths of winter, life beneath the ocean's surface is wide awake, from the kelp forests of the Pacific to the icy waters of the Arctic.
Happy solstice!
December 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On the longest night of the year, we celebrate the turning of the tide and return of the light!
Even in the depths of winter, life beneath the ocean's surface is wide awake, from the kelp forests of the Pacific to the icy waters of the Arctic.
Happy solstice!
Even in the depths of winter, life beneath the ocean's surface is wide awake, from the kelp forests of the Pacific to the icy waters of the Arctic.
Happy solstice!
Good news! Endangered bottlenose whales in the Gully MPA are growing in number after decades of decline. Their friendliness toward boats made them easy targets for whaling. By the mid-2000s their population had declined to 130, but after 20 yrs of protection they're up to 210. https://bit.ly/3YiCH82
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Good news! Endangered bottlenose whales in the Gully MPA are growing in number after decades of decline. Their friendliness toward boats made them easy targets for whaling. By the mid-2000s their population had declined to 130, but after 20 yrs of protection they're up to 210. https://bit.ly/3YiCH82
"Climate action begins in the deep. We cannot stabilise the climate without a healthy deep ocean. It has absorbed 90% of the excess heat and stored over 30% of the CO2 generated by humanity since the Industrial Revolution."
https://bit.ly/4iuYZNj
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4iuYZNj
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
COP30 overlooked the deep ocean, protecting it must be a priority
The Maldivian government reopened gulper shark fishing, carving a species-level exemption that weakens both protections and reputations.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"Climate action begins in the deep. We cannot stabilise the climate without a healthy deep ocean. It has absorbed 90% of the excess heat and stored over 30% of the CO2 generated by humanity since the Industrial Revolution."
https://bit.ly/4iuYZNj
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4iuYZNj
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
We welcome the Auditor General’s recognition of Canada's progress toward establishing new Marine Protected Areas & other conserved areas, many of which are close to designation.
This momentum reflects years of collaboration among governments, Indigenous partners, communities & conservation orgs.
This momentum reflects years of collaboration among governments, Indigenous partners, communities & conservation orgs.
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We welcome the Auditor General’s recognition of Canada's progress toward establishing new Marine Protected Areas & other conserved areas, many of which are close to designation.
This momentum reflects years of collaboration among governments, Indigenous partners, communities & conservation orgs.
This momentum reflects years of collaboration among governments, Indigenous partners, communities & conservation orgs.
A historic 96.5% vote by the International Union for Conservation of Nature sets the stage for a powerful new marine protected area in the Atlantic, the Macaronesia Sanctuary – a transnational MPA spanning the waters of the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Verde.
https://loom.ly/wcOvW3k
https://loom.ly/wcOvW3k
Historic vote paves way for new era of Atlantic Ocean conservation - Oceanographic
A landmark vote by the IUCN has set the stage for the creation of one of the ocean’s most ambitious marine protected areas.
oceanographicmagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A historic 96.5% vote by the International Union for Conservation of Nature sets the stage for a powerful new marine protected area in the Atlantic, the Macaronesia Sanctuary – a transnational MPA spanning the waters of the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Verde.
https://loom.ly/wcOvW3k
https://loom.ly/wcOvW3k
Rolling into the week with some GREAT news!
On October 17, 2025, three new protected areas in B.C. were officially announced:
🌊 Banks Marine Refuge, co-governed by Gitxaała Nation and DFO;
🌊 G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii Marine Refuges, co-governed by the Council of Haida Nation and DFO.
On October 17, 2025, three new protected areas in B.C. were officially announced:
🌊 Banks Marine Refuge, co-governed by Gitxaała Nation and DFO;
🌊 G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii Marine Refuges, co-governed by the Council of Haida Nation and DFO.
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Rolling into the week with some GREAT news!
On October 17, 2025, three new protected areas in B.C. were officially announced:
🌊 Banks Marine Refuge, co-governed by Gitxaała Nation and DFO;
🌊 G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii Marine Refuges, co-governed by the Council of Haida Nation and DFO.
On October 17, 2025, three new protected areas in B.C. were officially announced:
🌊 Banks Marine Refuge, co-governed by Gitxaała Nation and DFO;
🌊 G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii Marine Refuges, co-governed by the Council of Haida Nation and DFO.
Celebrating our gelatinous friends today on World Jellyfish Day! 🪼
Important members of the food chain, the mesmerizing jellyfish contributes to the magic of the ocean and our fascination with it.
Important members of the food chain, the mesmerizing jellyfish contributes to the magic of the ocean and our fascination with it.
November 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Celebrating our gelatinous friends today on World Jellyfish Day! 🪼
Important members of the food chain, the mesmerizing jellyfish contributes to the magic of the ocean and our fascination with it.
Important members of the food chain, the mesmerizing jellyfish contributes to the magic of the ocean and our fascination with it.
Seriously scary stuff.
More on sufficient protection: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/why-attenborough-claims-3pct-ocean-protected/
More on sufficient protection: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/why-attenborough-claims-3pct-ocean-protected/
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Seriously scary stuff.
More on sufficient protection: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/why-attenborough-claims-3pct-ocean-protected/
More on sufficient protection: https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/why-attenborough-claims-3pct-ocean-protected/
It’s International Day of Climate Action! 🌎
Our ocean is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight climate change.
By protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems, we can:
🌱 Capture and store carbon naturally
🌊 Protect coastlines from erosion
🐟 Support biodiversity
Our ocean is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight climate change.
By protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems, we can:
🌱 Capture and store carbon naturally
🌊 Protect coastlines from erosion
🐟 Support biodiversity
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It’s International Day of Climate Action! 🌎
Our ocean is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight climate change.
By protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems, we can:
🌱 Capture and store carbon naturally
🌊 Protect coastlines from erosion
🐟 Support biodiversity
Our ocean is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight climate change.
By protecting and restoring blue carbon ecosystems, we can:
🌱 Capture and store carbon naturally
🌊 Protect coastlines from erosion
🐟 Support biodiversity
We were thrilled to support Blue Ribbon at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic this summer, an exhibition by 3 artists working with textiles, discarded plastics, fish skin, and seaweed.
If you’re interested in hosting the exhibit, get in touch!
Check it out in 3D: https://loom.ly/OeUIQtI
If you’re interested in hosting the exhibit, get in touch!
Check it out in 3D: https://loom.ly/OeUIQtI
October 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We were thrilled to support Blue Ribbon at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic this summer, an exhibition by 3 artists working with textiles, discarded plastics, fish skin, and seaweed.
If you’re interested in hosting the exhibit, get in touch!
Check it out in 3D: https://loom.ly/OeUIQtI
If you’re interested in hosting the exhibit, get in touch!
Check it out in 3D: https://loom.ly/OeUIQtI
Take a look in your pantry, fridge and freezer. How much do you rely on seafood for sustenance?
As we face growing challenges to food security, protecting and restoring ocean health is key to ensuring future generations can rely on the sea for nourishment.
#WorldFoodDay
As we face growing challenges to food security, protecting and restoring ocean health is key to ensuring future generations can rely on the sea for nourishment.
#WorldFoodDay
October 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Take a look in your pantry, fridge and freezer. How much do you rely on seafood for sustenance?
As we face growing challenges to food security, protecting and restoring ocean health is key to ensuring future generations can rely on the sea for nourishment.
#WorldFoodDay
As we face growing challenges to food security, protecting and restoring ocean health is key to ensuring future generations can rely on the sea for nourishment.
#WorldFoodDay
In case you missed it: A historic milestone for our ocean!
Since Sept. 19, 15 more countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty!
Congratulations to all of our peers and advocates whose incredible work made the High Seas Treaty a reality.
More at https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
Since Sept. 19, 15 more countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty!
Congratulations to all of our peers and advocates whose incredible work made the High Seas Treaty a reality.
More at https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
October 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
In case you missed it: A historic milestone for our ocean!
Since Sept. 19, 15 more countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty!
Congratulations to all of our peers and advocates whose incredible work made the High Seas Treaty a reality.
More at https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
Since Sept. 19, 15 more countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty!
Congratulations to all of our peers and advocates whose incredible work made the High Seas Treaty a reality.
More at https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
We're happy to see the federal government recognize the serious impact of scrubber washwater, but we need a ban on scrubbers in all Canadian waters.
Grateful to @wcelaw.bsky.social & @wwfcanada.org for their work on this issue!
Grateful to @wcelaw.bsky.social & @wwfcanada.org for their work on this issue!
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We're happy to see the federal government recognize the serious impact of scrubber washwater, but we need a ban on scrubbers in all Canadian waters.
Grateful to @wcelaw.bsky.social & @wwfcanada.org for their work on this issue!
Grateful to @wcelaw.bsky.social & @wwfcanada.org for their work on this issue!
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
Photo 3&4: Nature Canada
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
Photo 3&4: Nature Canada
A huge shoutout to the global community whose hard work and persistence made the High Seas Treaty a reality. 💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLD...
Celebrating 60 ratifications of the High Seas Treaty
YouTube video by High Seas Alliance
www.youtube.com
September 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A huge shoutout to the global community whose hard work and persistence made the High Seas Treaty a reality. 💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLD...
The current of hope is strong!
Here are some ~Good News Currents~ in the news recently.
Here are some ~Good News Currents~ in the news recently.
September 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The current of hope is strong!
Here are some ~Good News Currents~ in the news recently.
Here are some ~Good News Currents~ in the news recently.
Every year, more than 1.5M shorebirds touch down in the inner Bay of Fundy — one of the most important stopover areas in the world.
This place is a lifeline for these tiny travellers, giving them the food and rest they need. Now, it’s finally on track for stronger protection.
#WorldShorebirdsDay
This place is a lifeline for these tiny travellers, giving them the food and rest they need. Now, it’s finally on track for stronger protection.
#WorldShorebirdsDay
September 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Every year, more than 1.5M shorebirds touch down in the inner Bay of Fundy — one of the most important stopover areas in the world.
This place is a lifeline for these tiny travellers, giving them the food and rest they need. Now, it’s finally on track for stronger protection.
#WorldShorebirdsDay
This place is a lifeline for these tiny travellers, giving them the food and rest they need. Now, it’s finally on track for stronger protection.
#WorldShorebirdsDay
White sharks are causing quite a buzz on Canada's East Coast lately!
Sharks are subject to a lot of media attention and fear-mongering, but they’re important agents of balance in the ocean ecosystems. 🦈
Sharks are subject to a lot of media attention and fear-mongering, but they’re important agents of balance in the ocean ecosystems. 🦈
September 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
White sharks are causing quite a buzz on Canada's East Coast lately!
Sharks are subject to a lot of media attention and fear-mongering, but they’re important agents of balance in the ocean ecosystems. 🦈
Sharks are subject to a lot of media attention and fear-mongering, but they’re important agents of balance in the ocean ecosystems. 🦈
The fantastical, dream-like works of Fanny Bok Yin Tang (Vancouver, BC) transport us to a beautiful new world.
Inspiring awe and wonder, these imaginative undersea scapes tell a story of hope, connection and oneness of creation.
View Fanny's work: https://www.fannybytangart.com/
#OceanArt
Inspiring awe and wonder, these imaginative undersea scapes tell a story of hope, connection and oneness of creation.
View Fanny's work: https://www.fannybytangart.com/
#OceanArt
August 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The fantastical, dream-like works of Fanny Bok Yin Tang (Vancouver, BC) transport us to a beautiful new world.
Inspiring awe and wonder, these imaginative undersea scapes tell a story of hope, connection and oneness of creation.
View Fanny's work: https://www.fannybytangart.com/
#OceanArt
Inspiring awe and wonder, these imaginative undersea scapes tell a story of hope, connection and oneness of creation.
View Fanny's work: https://www.fannybytangart.com/
#OceanArt
Blue whales' songs have dropped significantly. It’s a warning sign, but also a reminder. When we give the ocean a chance to heal, life (and its beautiful music) comes back. 🐋
Read more: https://futurism.com/scientists-alarmed-whales-silent
Read more: https://futurism.com/scientists-alarmed-whales-silent
August 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Blue whales' songs have dropped significantly. It’s a warning sign, but also a reminder. When we give the ocean a chance to heal, life (and its beautiful music) comes back. 🐋
Read more: https://futurism.com/scientists-alarmed-whales-silent
Read more: https://futurism.com/scientists-alarmed-whales-silent
Wonderful news worth celebrating! 🎉
New research out of @dalhousie.bsky.social for the Journal of Applied Ecology shows endangered northern bottlenose whale numbers surged after The Gully off Nova Scotia became a marine protected area.
New research out of @dalhousie.bsky.social for the Journal of Applied Ecology shows endangered northern bottlenose whale numbers surged after The Gully off Nova Scotia became a marine protected area.
August 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wonderful news worth celebrating! 🎉
New research out of @dalhousie.bsky.social for the Journal of Applied Ecology shows endangered northern bottlenose whale numbers surged after The Gully off Nova Scotia became a marine protected area.
New research out of @dalhousie.bsky.social for the Journal of Applied Ecology shows endangered northern bottlenose whale numbers surged after The Gully off Nova Scotia became a marine protected area.
Please watch this fantastic video highlighting the unified, urgent call to protect the #DeepSea!
At #UNOC3, the deep sea finally got the spotlight it deserves!
✅ 4 more countries back a pause on deep-sea mining
✅ Bottom trawling impacts were thrust into the spotlight
✅ The Seamount Science Proclamation was launched
What happens next will shape the future of the #DeepSea:
youtu.be/J9CdTh469iw
✅ 4 more countries back a pause on deep-sea mining
✅ Bottom trawling impacts were thrust into the spotlight
✅ The Seamount Science Proclamation was launched
What happens next will shape the future of the #DeepSea:
youtu.be/J9CdTh469iw
United for the Deep at the UN Ocean Conference
YouTube video by Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Please watch this fantastic video highlighting the unified, urgent call to protect the #DeepSea!
Melissa Labrador is an eighth-generation Mi'kmaq artist from the Wildcat Community in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia). She also leads the incredible Pemsɨk Mawa’tasikl Anko’tmu’kl — a conservation mosaic that brings together existing initiatives and works to fill gaps in terrestrial and marine protection.
July 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Melissa Labrador is an eighth-generation Mi'kmaq artist from the Wildcat Community in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia). She also leads the incredible Pemsɨk Mawa’tasikl Anko’tmu’kl — a conservation mosaic that brings together existing initiatives and works to fill gaps in terrestrial and marine protection.