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Rockfish monitoring

Monitoring of Rockfish populations in Howe Sound helps to inform conservation measures. These slow-growing fish are colourful, and their survival is an indicator of how well we are protecting our ocean.

Ruth SimonsAugust 31, 2022Marine, OECM, Research, Biodiversity

Feature Fundraising Campaign - SEARCHING FOR SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory

Live Where you Give Campaign is raising money to help find SLHAWT' (HERRING) in the Squamish Nation territory.

Ruth SimonsNovember 19, 2021Marine, Biodiversity, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, HSBRIS

World Oceans Day 2021 Celebrations

Together with partners around the sound, we come together to share in events in celebration of UN World Oceans Day. Events for all ages starting with an Art Challenge for youth, and online events June 7th and 8th.

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Ruth SimonsJune 8, 2021Marine, Biodiversity, UNESCO

Ask our Marine Ambassador - Jessica Schultz

We often have questions when walking near the water, at the beach, or on a boat. Jessica has spent hundreds of hours on and below the waters in Howe Sound. If you have a question, please ask.

Ruth SimonsDecember 2, 2020Marine, Biodiversity

Update on Howe Sound's Ocean Health

In early September, the Ocean Watch Átl’ḵa7tsem/Txwnéwu7ts/Howe Sound Edition 2020 was released. Produced by Ocean Wise this report provides renewed actions the community can embrace to improve ocean health.

Ruth SimonsOctober 14, 2020Marine, Biodiversity

UN World Ocean's Day and beyond

On Monday June 8th, Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound joins the rest of the world to celebrate our oceans on UN World Ocean’s Day. Marine champions in the region have organized many ways to take part in this celebration.

Ruth SimonsJune 3, 2020Marine, Biodiversity, UNESCO

Vessels of Concern & Marine Debris Workshop

On February 28th, Vessels of Concern and Marine Debris Workshop brought representatives from Federal and local governments, citizen groups, and NGO’s to learn and workshop complex issues for keeping our waterway and coastline in Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound pollution-free.

Ruth SimonsMarch 1, 2020Marine, Partners

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