Seamounts like the one pictured here could one day be targeted by deep-sea mining.
Crédit : NOAA Office of Exploration
A bulk carrier at Baffinland's Mary River mine.
Crédit : Oceans North
Crédit : NOAA/US Dept. of Commerce
Floe Edge Blog
New Report Summarizes Scientific Knowledge about Sarvarjuaq/Pikialasorsuaq & Looks to the Future
A new report summarizes scientific knowledge about the North Water polynya, also called Pikialasorsuaq/Sarvarjuaq, and recommends how to protect this marine region between Canada and Greenland.
Crédit : Anders Peters
Floe Edge Blog
A New Sister Organization and Partner in Greenland
Oceans North Kalaallit Nunaat was established last month as a new partner in Greenland for Oceans North.
The Research Vessel William Kennedy, a retrofitted fishing boat, carried 14 research team members and six crew during the 17-day research expedition to James Bay.
Crédit : Maude Durand / Oceans North
Travel Story
Finding Sea Creatures and Our Sea Legs in James Bay
Despite the bay’s large size and ecological importance, scientists know very little about it—our trip aimed to change that.
Tourists observe belugas from a zodiac in the Churchill River estuary.
Crédit : Erica Gillis
Showcase
Scientists Studying Belugas in Churchill Create a Working Group
As more and more research on belugas takes place in Churchill, the need to foster collaboration between scientists working in this region has also increased.
The largest summering population of beluga whales is found in Hudson Bay.
Crédit : Leighton Lum
Floe Edge Blog
New Study Shows Importance of Western Hudson Bay Estuaries for Belugas with Calves
Belugas with calves are moving throughout the Churchill and Seal River estuaries during the summer months.
A freight canoe on Moose River between Moosonee & Moose Factory, ON.
Crédit : Jennie Knopp
Campaign Milestone
Protecting the Waters of Western James Bay and Southwestern Hudson Bay
The Mushkegowuk Council and the federal government are taking a big step towards conservation.
