For example, the Great Bear Rainforest has generated $1.77 billion in economic activity for B.C. since its inception in 2008. For every dollar of direct investment, the protected area has generated $5.61 in revenue in sectors like eco-tourism, fisheries and manufacturing.

DFO has approved MORE than 60 new crossings in the Upper #Oldman, including a bridge at one of the most important bull trout spawning sites in the Eastern Slopes. Send your letter today to demand that the permit be revoked, and Alberta’s at-risk native trout be protected. bit.ly/3NCATVF

Our ocean, home to 80% of life, gives us air, food, and livelihoods while being a key ally to fight the #ClimateCrisis. But unsustainable activities put it at risk. Learn how to #ActNow and #SaveOurOcean ecosystems. https://unep.org/interactives/why-blue-ecosystems-matter/

Are you interested in researching and protecting the #SalishSea? Join us! From now until March 1st, we are accepting applications for our third cohort of Salish Sea Fellows. Apply today! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The #HighSeasTreaty is the world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters. West Coast Lawyer Stephanie Hewson spoke with Maritime Mag about what this means and why Canada must follow through on its intention to ratify the Treaty. #cdnpoli

📣 LAST CALL! Jan 31st is the deadline to apply for our free youth conservation program! Youth ages 18-30, jump on this unique opportunity to impact conservation policy in BC! Visit our website for full details: https://cpawsbc.org/take-action/our-young-leaders-program/

While Canada failed to meet its protected target of 25% of land and waters by 2025, current Indigenous-led initiatives that need additional funding could be the key to meeting international commitments of 30% by 2030: thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...

All at sea: #Whales caught in middle of conflicting Canadian, U.S. regulations www.squamishchief.com/highlights/a... via @squamishchief.bsky.social

Logging & its associated infrastructure are supposed to be constructed in ways that prevent excessive sediment from entering streams and harming at-risk native trout. But regulations ONLY work if they’re actually enforced. Our new storymap shows the reality on the ground: bit.ly/4rewfLU

Canada’s oceans and coastal areas are beautiful AND valuable. 🌊 In 2023, ecosystem services from our ocean provided $7.1B in benefits for Canadians, from carbon storage to seafood and nature-based experiences. Read the article from Statistics Canada at https://bit.ly/4bLB1Mj

Guelph, you really showed up yesterday—proving that not even a snowstorm can stop this community from standing up for nature. Thank you. 💚 This event was a powerful reminder of how much Guelph’s natural heritage system & natural areas mean to the community & why they must be protected forever.

This deep-sea species looks like a pom-pom. Meet the pom-pom anemone, found in the northeast Pacific from 100 to 1,000 m, and sometimes deeper than 3,000 m. They also occur near hydrothermal vents, cold seeps, and whale falls.

It’s a snowy one, Guelph! ❄️ Despite the weather outside, Wildlands is here at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre and we’re ready to welcome the community for a warm, fun, and nature-filled afternoon. Starting at 2:30PM! (Pssst! We also have lots of yummy treats!)

Joining us at Celebrate Nature in Guelph tomorrow? Here’s a quick look at the schedule so you don’t miss a thing: 🕝 2:30–5:00 PM: FREE lobby activities (temporary tattoos, treats, maps & more!) 🏊 3:15–4:30 PM: Public swim 📍 Victoria Road Recreation Centre See you there! 👋

You can be a part of something bigger. Help us make nature protection impossible to ignore. Remind Canada’s leaders that a healthy environment supports economic growth.💰Send your letter: cpaws.org/canadas-ugly...

This deep-sea animal can be found at depths of 400 to 2,000 metres. Meet the roughtail skate, a species found across the North Pacific Ocean. A relative of sharks and rays, it favours specific “neighbourhoods” on the deep seafloor and feeds mainly on crustaceans and bony fish

There are more than 100 proposals for Indigenous Conserved and Protected Areas #IPCAs which could bring Canada closer to its conservation goals if they had the financial support they need. – Valérie Courtois, Indigenous Leadership Initiative #cdnpoli

“It's really about honouring what we have and then thinking about how we can maintain it and then expand it as well,” says Anna Baggio. "We wanted to kind of acknowledge how great the city is, but also that there's more work to be done.”

It's time for Canada’s leaders to stop chasing the puck, basing plans on individual polls.🏒 Our path forward should be guided by the shared values that unite us – where the puck is going. When it comes to nature, we all want our country positioned to score. 👉https://buff.ly/rb5aqjN

WATCH: Red sea fans, also known as red tree coral, may look like plants but are actually animals. These colonial corals provide important habitat for species including rockfish in the Pacific and redfish in the Atlantic.

Bay Street talent is being fast-tracked into the federal Major Projects Office while financial ties remain, raising serious concerns for nature and transparency. Canadians expect economic leadership and environmental responsibility: https://cpaws.org/canadas-ugly-xmas-sweater/

The 10-minute augmented reality experience follows Kiki as she echolocates with her family members, but then struggles to find them when boats enter the scene, producing noise that disorients the orcas.

Protecting the planet is a shared mission. From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP helps you take part in tackling environmental challenges. Explore how you, too, can make a difference: www.unep.org/get-involved

Last week we had a very productive meeting wth minister Moses to discuss how protecting nature and sustainable economy go hand-in-hand.🌲

While funding to protect nature is growing, much more is invested in destroying it. UNEP’s latest report calls on governments and the private sector to increase investment in protection and restoration: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

The federal government said it would protect 25% of land and water by 2025. By December 2024, it had conserved 13.8% of land and fresh water and 15.5% of ocean areas, falling well short as habitat loss continues and pressure mounts to expand critical mineral production. thenarwhal.ca/canada-misse...

More than 5000 wild species are at some risk of extinction in Canada, largely because the places they live are disappearing. Yet despite repeated promises, Canada has failed to meet its target of protecting 25% of lands and waters by 2025. 🔗 @thenarwhal.ca ✍️ @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social

A study on northeastern Pacific humpback whales off Canada suggests whales share a feeding technique called bubble-net feeding through social learning, a form of cultural knowledge that may help them survive as food becomes scarcer due to marine heatwaves. www.newscientist.com/article/2512...

13 organizations, including the #Gwich’in Steering Committee in the Yukon, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

An analysis conducted by @albertawilderness.bsky.social and Keepers of the Water reveals that despite an Alberta Energy Regulator report stating a decrease in fresh water use for oil sands processes, water usage went UP by 12% in 2024 from the previous year: www.albertawilderness.ca/joint-news-r...

Healthy ecosystems serve as natural defences against disasters & are essential for building climate resilience. Explore our ongoing work on disaster reduction: https://unep.org/topics/disasters-and-conflicts/disaster-risk-reduction

Canada has signed but still hasn't ratified the #HighSeasTreaty. Until we do, Canada's role in global ocean conservation decisions will be limited – even though Canada was instrumental in moving the agreement forward. #cdnpoli

The High Seas Treaty is now international law, but major players like Canada have not yet ratified it. “To unlock the Treaty’s full potential, more countries must ratify it and move quickly from promises to real protection.” — Dr. Katie Matthews, @oceana.bsky.social

Show your support for Kaska Nation's Dene K’éh Kusān – a stewardship plan for protecting 3.9mil hectares of incredible landscape. Economy, conservation, and reconciliation come together to ensure these lands and waters stay accessible and healthy for everyone for years to come. @cpawsbc.bsky.social

Nature-based solutions leverage nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to benefit people and the planet. They are affordable ways to address environmental degradation. Explore more about this approach here: https://unep.org/unep-and-nature-based-solutions

The countdown is on—just ONE WEEK until we make a splash in Guelph! 🏊 Join us on January 25th for a FREE public swim, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and a fun family celebration of nature in the city. You won’t want to miss this one! 🔗 More details + RSVP at celebratenatureguelph.ca

A milestone moment for the ocean 🌊 Today, the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force, helping protect marine life in the two-thirds of the ocean beyond national borders. Canada championed and signed the treaty in 2024 BUT has not ratified it yet. As an ocean nation, it's time to come on board.

WATCH: Scientists encounter one of the longest-lived fish in the Northeast Pacific, the shortraker rockfish (Sebastes borealis), which can live more than 120 years. This was filmed during a deep-sea expedition Oceana Canada partnered on off the Central Coast of British Columbia in March 2018.

Check out #NatureInvestmentHub 's 2026 Nature Finance Bootcamp! natureinvestmenthub.ca/nature-finan... This multi-day, intensive program will be held from April 7-10, 2026, at the University of BC. They are accepting applications until Jan 30th. Designed for mid-to-senior professionals.

The #ClimateCrisis is making wildfires bigger, longer, and more destructive, and the world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate. This map shows some of the hardest-hit forests across Brazil, Bolivia, Russia, Australia and Canada ⬇️

"Our interest isn't about money in this situation, it's about [the] responsibility of looking after our territories and again nurturing the sustainable economies that we currently have here." 🔗 @nationalobserver.com ✍️ @woodsideful.bsky.social, @sonalg.bsky.social

Terry Teegee, regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, says Carney should be held accountable and the First Nations of the northwest coast should have the last word when it comes to tankers.

Youth leadership is vital for climate action and nature protection — and that’s why we’re investing in the next generation of young leaders! Apply to our free youth conservation program by Jan 31: https://cpawsbc.org/take-action/our-young-leaders-program/

You can replant trees, but you can’t fast-forward forests. Old growth is not a renewable resource. Speak up for our old growth at https://secure.wildsight.ca/ITR?source=BSky+-+Deadwood

Follow these 3 steps to bring your ocean-inspired idea to life with up to $2,000 in funding. ✅ Check eligibility ✅ Key dates & funding info ✅ Prepare your application https://f.mtr.cool/sdonrwhltt #OceanWeekCanada

We’re giving back, Guelph! 💛 Join Wildlands League on January 25 for a FREE family-friendly event with public swimming, sweet treats, temporary tattoos, and more! Learn more and RSVP 👇 celebratenatureguelph.ca

The current panic in BC about Indigenous title isn’t coming from the courts – it’s coming from disinformation. People are being told their homes are at risk & “chaos” is unfolding. As @adampolsen.bsky.social writes in @thetyee.ca, none of that holds up to the law. dsfdn.org/459U92E

The Ocean Week Canada Grants are OPEN! 🌊 Community Events Grant 🎨 Blue Creators Grant  🔗 Learn more & apply by Feb 6, 2026: https://f.mtr.cool/oiescvueam

The #ExxonValdez spill still looms over today's tanker debate – lasting devastation no one wants to repeat. Though safety and rules have improved, the risk isn't worth it. It'd be like saying "because my car has ABS brakes, I don't have to wear a seat belt anymore," said WCEL Lawyer Eugene Kung.

$1000 grant applications now open! Do you have a great project idea on how to engage Canadians to discover and protect nature? Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant today! Open to youth (under 30), deadline February 20, 2026. https://naturecanada.ca/young-leader-grant/