Topic: Shipping Environmental Impacts

“Good policy decisions require good research for evidence-based decision-making.” – Dr. Aldo Chircop

Many chemicals transported by sea are considered hazardous and noxious substances that can have significant impacts when spilled into the marine environment.

“Governing shipping in the Arctic is extremely complex and it requires collaboration and respect.”
– Dr. Jackie Dawson

The Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways.

With increased marine traffic in Canada’s coastal waters comes an increase in underwater noise from vessels – and a need to understand the impacts on marine mammals who use sound to communicate, feed, navigate and reproduce.

Test your Canadian maritime knowledge!