Marine Action Plan
Did You Know Canada's Oceans Have...
33
Species of whales, dolphins and porpoises
10
Species of seals, sea lions and walruses
4
Species of marine turtles
1
Type of sea otterWhy Does Canada Need a Marine Action Plan?
What CWF is Doing
Atlantic Whale Conservation Program
The purpose of this project is to conduct stewardship, monitoring and necessary research activities that will contribute to the recovery of North Atlantic right whales by reducing their likelihood of becoming entangled in fishing gear in Canadian waters. In other words, this project focuses on entanglement prevention.
The main project outcomes include fish harvester-led development and evaluation of fishing technology that will reduce entanglements; involvement of fish harvesters and Indigenous communities in active roles that reduce the threat of entanglement; and improved knowledge of the distribution, health and entanglement risks of North Atlantic right whales within Canadian waters.
What YOU Can Do
Donate
Your donation supports the work we do protecting and conserving marine species like the North Atlantic Right Whale, Southern Resident Killer Whales, Blue Whales and Beluga Whales.
Learn More About Our Coasts and Oceans
Canada is the second largest country in the world – its land area is almost 10 million square kilometres. What is often forgotten is that our country also includes more than seven million square kilometres of ocean and more than 200,000 kilometres of coastline!
Become a Part of The Watch
Join hundreds of coastal Canadians who live alongside some of our most endangered species — animals that face many dangers in our coastal oceans. Most marine animals in need of help are reported by members of the public, which is why we need you. Learn what to do if you come across a marine animal emergency by becoming a part of The Watch.
Inspire Children to Care for Canada’s Whales
Educators and parents, we encourage you to order our Wild About Whales poster, featuring beautiful imagery and lots of great information about Canada’s whales. *While quantitties last
