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How sharing the marine environment and managing its use can help ensure a sustainable future for our oceans and waterways.

Understanding the mechanics of maritime search and rescue (SAR) and how maritime risks are governed in Canada.

As Canada’s international trade and the global demand for its products continues to grow, the need for anchorages, which allow ships to wait outside a harbour to unload or pick-up their cargos, has increased. This has an impact on coastal areas, the environment and on the traditional activities of Indigenous communities.

“Traditional Knowledge differs from Western science because of the way it is collected. Most of the knowledge in the community is passed on through oral storytelling. Just because it is conducted differently does not mean it is of any less value. It is important to remember that there are many different ways to collect and analyze data and that each method is just as valuable.” – Zuzanna Kochanowicz

Test your knowledge! Find out what you know about invasive species and marine shipping.