Marine

About the Marine Team

We work to ensure our ocean is resilient, healthy and provides for thriving coastal communities. The Ecology Action Centre's Marine Team works locally, nationally and internationally for better fisheries management, strong ocean protections, traceable and transparent seafood supply chains and sustainable livelihoods. We work in communities and on the water, with advocacy informed by science and socio-economic expertise as well as Indigenous and local knowledge.

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  • A variety of fish and oysters for sale with small signs on ice in a glass container of a shop.
    We work towards increasing consumer and retailer access to properly labelled, sustainable seafood.
  • a photo of green seaweed fronds
    We foster coastal community economic development opportunities by supporting small scale seaweed farmers and entrepreneurs in the growing seaweed sector.
  • a gold coloured fishing rod with a white fishing boat in the background on the ocean with a blue sky.
    We advocate for fishing policies and practices that minimize harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem while benefiting local communities.
  • shell fish attached to a rope.
    We advocate for aquaculture policies and practices that minimize harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem while benefiting local communities.
  • A deep water large blue coloured fish with teeth hiding on the sea floor.
    We are strong proponents for high quality protection, community-led management and marine spatial planning in Canada and in international waters.
  • Eelgrass meadow taken with a water camera where you can see blue skies above the ocean and a small rock island with pine trees on it.
    We work to understand, protect and restore local eelgrass meadows, preserving their value to fisheries, biodiversity and as a nature-based climate solution.
  • Coastal livelihoods by Simon Ryder-Burbidge
    We advocate for healthy and resilient ecosystems which provide sustainable livelihoods, local food security and quality of life in coastal communities.
  • An offshore oil and gas platform in the ocean with clouds in the background.
    We are strong advocates for ending offshore oil and gas development in Nova Scotia and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy.

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