‘CSI on the ocean’: Whale researchers comb B.C. waters for eDNA

It was just after 8 a.m. when Gary Sutton and his crew spotted the signature black dorsal fins cutting through the cool waters of the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island. More than a dozen Bigg’s killer whales, also known as transient killer whales, swimming north in search of food. They surfaced every few minutes, the spray of their … Read more

More Than 100 Apparently New Species Found in Deep Sea off Chile

An international group of scientists has discovered what are believed to be more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. From deep-sea corals to glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods and squat lobsters, the scientists say these discoveries from a recent Schmidt Ocean expedition could be contributing to new science. Erin … Read more

KIA Motors Is Using Fishing Nets And Vegetable Oils To Create Sustainable Cars

Kia Motors, South Korea’s second largest automobile manufacturer, listed below its parent company, Hyundai Motors, has put drastic efforts into becoming a brand that puts sustainability at the forefront of its products. According to Kia Motors, its new and innovative EV9 model will pave the way for the production of sustainable vehicles. Alluding to its … Read more

Norway Continues To Open Arctic Ocean Seabed For Mining Despite Environmental Warnings

Norway has been slammed for ignoring environmental groups and opening the Arctic Ocean seabed for mineral exploration. Last week, Norway’s centre-left government passed a bill that would open parts of the Norwegian Sea for additional seabed mining exploration. The new legislation comes as the international demand for battery metals increases. The batteries will be put … Read more

A snapshot of marine species swimming in the waters off West Mabou in Cape Breton

An underwater marine survey completed at West Mabou Beach in Port Hood has yielded some interesting results that shed new light on what species dwell in Nova Scotian harbours. The survey was completed by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, and their findings were released at a public meeting in the Cape Breton community of Mabou on Monday evening. … Read more