When the dangerous spectre of lost fishing gear haunts the New Brunswick oceans, ghost-gear busters in the outer Bay of Fundy take action.
Haunting the seas: Ghost gear and plastic debris in southwest New Brunswick Read More »
Hakai Magazine’s recent story, “Dammed but not Doomed,” examines how humans have affected the Skutik (St.Croix River), and delves deep into the 10 years of hard work to improve it.
In a welcome move, the New Brunswick government has revoked American Iron and Metal’s licence for its Saint John scrapyard. But given the company’s history of flouting regulations, why did this take so long, and what’s being done to prevent similar incidents from happening again?
World Oceans Day means a lot to us here at Fundy Baykeeper. While the ocean, and its health, impacts those who live and work on the coast, it also matters a great deal to all of us, regardless of where we live. For as long as humans have existed, the oceans, especially the millions of
A Baykeeper’s view of Oceans Day Read More »
The Conservation Council is disappointed that the U.S. did not follow Canada’s responsible lead and stop fishing mackerel to take pressure off this important species.
One fish, two fish, maybe that’s too few fish? Read More »
The Conservation Council’s Fundy Baykeeper says a proposed new salmon aquaculture site in the Outer Bay of Fundy would add more stress to an already sensitive marine ecosystem while also rewarding the proponent company for poor business practices.
The Peskotomuhkati Nation continues to lead an inspiring restoration of the Skutik (St. Croix) River.
“What Happens To The Alewife Happens To Us” Read More »
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve environmental protection of Canada’s fresh and saltwater, the Conservation Council is support a petition to restore habitat protections under the Fisheries Act. The Conservation Council has worked for months with law foundations, First Nations, conservation groups and environmental scientists to assist the Federal Government in its efforts
In honour of World Wetlands Day, Feb. 2, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and New Brunswick wildlife and conservation photographer Nick Hawkins have teamed up to create a virtual tour of NB wetlands and the wildlife that rely on them. To take the tour, visit the gallery here. You can’t walk far in New
World Wetlands Day – CCNB Celebrates with a Virtual Tour of New Brunswick Wetlands Read More »
Last Friday the Portland Press Herald released the final instalment in its six-part series entitled Mayday: Gulf of Maine in Distress by staff writer Colin Woodard and staff photographer Gregory Rec. The series is well written, well researched, includes powerful images, and clearly lays out the extent of the threats facing our coastal waters. The
Exploring Climate Change Impacts On The Gulf Of Maine-Bay Of Fundy Read More »
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