Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Post

Did you know Canada has the longest coastline in the world? We border the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean, which are home to hundreds of aquatic animals. In 2022, we looked at how some of these species are protected from extinction. We found that delays, knowledge gaps, and a bureaucratic approach undermine the government’s ability to protect aquatic species at risk. Only 5 out of an expected 44 species were assessed within 2 to 3 years. This means that many marine animals at risk of extinction might not be under any protection. Read our report on protecting aquatic species at risk to learn more: https://ow.ly/bO0X50RH1zV #WorldOceansDay

Flying foxes moving west across Australia in search of homes and food: Flying foxes are slowly moving further west across Australia in search of food and shelter due to habitat loss and the effects of climate change in the country's eastern states. https://lnkd.in/gMJk3Drp

This video is a heart-breaking watch 😢. It reveals just how detrimental bycatch can be to marine life. Incidents such as these are sadly far too common, and are why we continue our eager support for our charity partners Whale and Dolphin Conservation. WDC is spending the first 2 weeks of June highlighting the importance of our oceans, in light of #WorldOceanDay. Our oceans are vital to keeping our planet healthy, but just 8% of these waters are looked after as Marine Protected Areas. Did you know that the ‘high seas’ are bodies of water which are over 230 miles away from any coastline, therefore are not under the control of any country? Unfortunately this has led to many of these areas, including the marine life that depends on it for survivability, being damaged by humans. The Global Ocean Treaty will make it so that 30% of the high seas are protected by 2030. However, it needs the support of 60 countries! We hope the next UK Government will make it a priority to pass this important treaty, before the UN Ocean Protection Conference in June 2025, which will further help to protect whales and dolphins in jeopardy. 🐳🐬 Find out more about the Climate Giant Project, which we joined back in 2021 in our continued effort to protect our incredible wildlife and help fight the climate crisis, here: https://lnkd.in/eyFT4zuK #WorldOceanDay #ForTheOcean #TailsofUKWildlife #ProtectOurOceans #GlobalOceanTreaty #ClimateGiantProject #WhaleandDolphinConservation #CharityPartner #ProudSupporters #AnimalFriends

"These marine havens could be the beating heart of our ocean, but not under this punishing regime." Following yesterday's announcement that Greece will ban bottom trawling in protected waters, today Hugo Tagholm and Nicolas Fournier explain the severity and scale of the destructive practice in Euronews 🎣 Weighted nets the size of football fields continue to destroy the seafloor of UK and EU marine protected areas. Oceana UK and Oceana in Europe argue that not only will a bottom trawling ban safeguard our oceans and protect marine wildlife but enhancing the ocean's blue carbon stores could be a valuable tool to tackling the climate crisis. Learn why a bottom trawling ban would be good for everyone⬇ https://bit.ly/444BTpp

On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s acknowledge the invaluable role of #sharks in nurturing a vibrant and resilient ocean. 🦈 Areas with healthy shark populations have been shown to boast larger and more abundant fish populations that help sustain billions of people who rely on seafood for nourishment and income. As the pressures of overfishing and climate change persist, and as research continues to shed light on how sharks can help mitigate these threats, the importance of safeguarding sharks becomes increasingly evident. At Shark Conservation Fund, we are steadfast in our commitment to driving #WavesofChange for ocean health through strategic shark conservation efforts. By safeguarding sharks, we ensure a healthier future for our oceans and communities. 🌊 Explore more about our initiatives: https://lnkd.in/etGmtmX5 . . . 📹: Olivier Bourgeois via Getty Images

What weighs less than an apple – around 130g - and is at risk due to logging, land-clearing, climate change and bushfires? The Leadbeater’s Possum, or wollert, Victoria’s faunal emblem. This cute little possum is on the brink of extinction. While it’s encouraging that the Albanese Government has today announced a National Recovery Plan for the Leadbeater’s Possum (decades after it was due), we also need stronger reforms to Australia’s new nature laws to protect critical habitat for threatened animals. We’ll keep working to make sure we don’t lose iconic animals like the Leadbeater's Possum to rogue logging in places like the Dandenong Ranges. Logging is the number one threat to the survival of this beautiful creature and the fight to save it from extinction is far from over.

The environmental impact of World War II shipwrecks extends to Australian waters, and this problem can be solved. The Major Projects Foundation  is collaborating with subsea oil engineers, marine archaeologists, and historians to research and identify wrecks that pose a threat and need oil removal. Learn more in this Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) article. #EnvironmentalImpact #WWIIShipwrecks #AustralianWaters #OilSpillPrevention #MarineConservation #MajorProjectsFoundation #ABCNews

Australian waters are also at risk of environmental impact from World War II shipwrecks. Those wrecks are scattered all around Australia, and six have been identified as serious environmental threats, as discussed in this Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News article. These corroding relics are releasing hazardous substances, threatening marine ecosystems. Matt Carter, Research Director of Major Projects Foundation, highlights, "These underwater time bombs pose a significant risk to our oceans and coastal communities." #MarineConservation #EnvironmentalProtection #WWIIShipwrecks #OceanHealth #SustainableFuture #MajorProjectsFoundation https://lnkd.in/gRA9nsM8

Today, we celebrate the majestic beauty and incredible power of one of the world’s most iconic creatures: the TIGER. 🐅✨ Tigers are not only stunning with their striking stripes and fierce presence, but they also play a crucial role in their ecosystems as apex predators. However, these magnificent animals are facing grave threats from habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Let's join hands to protect and preserve their future. Here’s how you can help: 🌿 Support conservation organizations dedicated to tiger protection. 🌍 Spread awareness about the importance of tiger habitats. 📚 Educate others about the threats facing tigers and what can be done. Your actions can make a difference! Together, we can ensure that future generations will have the chance to witness the beauty of tigers in the wild. Let’s roar for their survival! 🐯💪 #InternationalTigerDay #SaveTheTigers #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #PazaSolutions.

70 bird species are on track to lose another 50% of their remaining populations in the next 50 years. But we can change that by fighting habitat loss, climate change and other threats. On this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we recognize the interconnectedness of #ClimateChange and declining bird populations. https://lnkd.in/dpmCc59u