Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective

Beavers are not only absolutely adorable, but are also a key species in freshwater ecosystem preservation and restoration! Beaver damns reduce soil erosion, provide habitats, retain sediment and help filter heavy metals and pesticides and fertilizers. "Unfortunately beavers are often viewed as a nuisance and have been hunted and trapped extensively in many areas. Due to over hunting as well as pollution and habitat loss the animals are almost gone in some of their original habitats. Scientists are understanding the critical role beavers play especially with the increased amount of wild fires in recent years. The beavers engineer natural fire breaks and help control fires. In some areas the beaver has been successfully reintroduced to many of their areas where they had previously been nearly eradicated" 📷 @donnafeledichukphotographer #beaver #wildlife #nature #featured_wildlife #nuts_about_wildlife #raw_wildlife #wildlifephotography #canadian #conservation #wildlifephotographer #conservationphotography

"Marram grass grows on the unique red sand dunes found along the coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Marram grass is very fragile (it can easily be trampled by just a few footsteps) and helps anchor the sand in place, in turn protecting the future of these large, constantly moving coastal dunes that act as natural barriers against storms. Marram grasses eventually pave the way for other species of plants to grow by stabilizing and adding nutrients to the soil." "L'herbe ammophila arenaria pousse sur les dunes de sable rouge situées le long de la côte de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, au Canada. Elle est une herbe très fragile (elle peut facilement être piétinée par quelques pas) et aide à ancrer le sable en place, protégeant ainsi l'avenir de ces grandes dunes côtières en mouvement constant qui agissent comme des barrières naturelles contre les tempêtes. Ces herbes finissent par ouvrir la voie à la croissance d'autres espèces de plantes en stabilisant et en ajoutant des éléments nutritifs au sol." 📷 @justintausphotography #nature_brilliance #nature_pics #landscape_captures #landscapehunter #landscape_capture #naturebeauty #nature_up_close #gulfofstlawrence #landscape_kings #nature_perfection #planetearth #earthofficial #princeedwardisland #maritimes #sanddunes #redsand #canada_gram #wildcanada #dunes #beachesofcanada #beaches #naturecanada #canadanature #conservation #erosion

Juvenile salmon savers to the rescue!   With the rise in climate change and altered freshwater habitats, river levels drop during the late spring and summer months.   As the rivers dry up, young salmon and trout become trapped in isolated pools, where they experience a lack of oxygen, increased temperatures, limited food, and susceptibility to predators.   The reddfishrestoration team walks along the rivers, using nets and buckets to capture the young fish. They record measurements, population data, and water quality from the pools before releasing the baby fish back into moving channels, enabling them to make their way downstream and grow big and strong 🐟 📷 @nicole.holmann #wildsalmon #habitatrestoration #conservation #forest #river #logging

Coastal biodiversity: Tidal pools of the Pacific Rim 🐚🦀 These mini-ecosystems are full of life.⁠ ⁠ "In the Discovery Islands of British Columbia, strong tidal currents and unique underwater topography create localized rapids and zones of upwelling, where Hake (a fish in the cod family) get rapidly forced to the surface of the water, leading to a Bald Eagle feeding frenzy! This phenomenon is the focus of my June/July Bald Eagle photography workshops, although we also spend time with a multitude of marine wildlife species found in the region. The strongest tides that create this feeding frenzy happen irregularly throughout the season and at a slightly different time each day, so how the eagles know exactly when to show up to fish is a bit of a mystery to me. Whatever the answer is, it must be fairly obvious to the eagles, since hundreds will all show up out of nowhere at about the same time and begin fishing!⁠" ⁠ 📷 @liron_gertsman_photography #CoastalEcosystems #MarineLife⁠ #marineconservation #ocean #discoverocean #oceanconservation #saveourocean #marineprotectedarea #oceanoptimism #marinescience #saveourseas #ourocean

Permafrost patterns and polygons in the western arctic. Did you know permafrost plays an essential role in wetlands and lakes across Northern Canada? Permafrost helps keep water from draining and taking soil and sediment with it. This makes it an important tool for preventing erosion and preserving wildlife & ecosystems! Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula, NT 📷 @kevinxuphotography #climateemergency #climatechange #savetheplanet #conservation #extinction #permafrost

Freshwater fish face fresh challenges: Salmon & Brook trout in peril 🐟❗ Results show a 76% decline in freshwater fish populations globally between 1970 and 2016 according to the Living Planet Index. Habitat loss/degradation & change and exploitation remain the largest threats as well as climate change, pollution and invasive species. Learn more by reading the Living Planet Index or finding how you can help out at local freshwater conservation events 📷 @jeremy_mathieu_photographie #FreshwaterFish #CanadianBiodiversity #canadian #conservation #salmonconservation #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotography #conservationphotography

Canada is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. From coast to coast our lives are shaped by water. Did you know we hold 20% of the world's freshwater? Our lakes, rivers, and streams are not just picturesque landscapes; they are vital to our environment and our well-being. This stunning image of Vancouver Island, with its pristine waters and the surrounding mountains, serves as a powerful reminder of why freshwater conservation is crucial. #WaterConservation #CanadianNature #vancouverisland #salishsea #coastmountains #Conservation 📷 @agatsunshine

Canadian wetlands are full of life! Take the chance this month to visit and discover Canada's wetlands near you 🌿💧 These biodiversity hotspots filter our water, protect our coasts, and provide landing spots for migrating birds! The Western Painted turtle is British Columbia's last remaining native pond turtle that was listed as endangered in Canada due to anthropogenic impacts such as habitat loss and road mortality. In 2016, the painted turtle's conservation status was re-evaluated and listed as threatened as opposed to endangered. Recovery programs have had promising results and have helped bolster the once dwindling populations of painted turtles in the province 🐢 #WetlandWonders #BiodiversityHotspots #canadian #conservation #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotography #conservationphotography 📷@raymaichinphoto

The CCPC is preparing for our next campaign and you can be part of it! Submit your images showing the impacts of climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and overexploitation on nature in Canada using the link in our bio. The images selected for use will be credited to the photographers and featured in our next campaign, including on our social media accounts, in our publication document, and on our website! Please ensure that all images submitted were taken ethically and with respect to the subject and the natural environment. Deadline for submissions is September 15th. https://lnkd.in/ge2tj-mw #ccpcvanishing #wildlifephotography #conservationphotography #biodiversityloss #climatechange #habitatloss #invasivespecies #pollution #overexploitation #conservation #naturephotography #naturelover #wildlife

Salmon face many perilous obstacles on their incredible journey: Leaping falls in BC rivers 🐟💦 Every splash represents hope for the species' survival. #SalmonConservation #FreshwaterEcosystems #conservation #wildlifephotography #conservationphotography 📷@liron_gertsman_photography