Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Over 70% of our planet is covered in water.  We depend on oceans, rivers and lakes every day for transportation, food, and enjoyment. We know very little about what lies below the oceans, but they are very important for regulating the planet’s temperature; however, they are suffering from overfishing and plastic pollution. In Canada, we are working to protect more of our coastal and marine areas, learn more about the creatures below, and prevent the overfishing of seafood.

Bubbling Ideas:

• Personalized Bag for Life
• Fishing for Fun
• The Iceberg Experiment
• Pond Dip
• Rain Garden
• Oil Spill Experiment
• Shoreline Cleanup
• Water Filter
• Water’s Running? Better Go Catch It!

Take a Deep Dive

• Explore the seven essential principles of ocean science
• Use the Plastic Soup Foundation app to solve plastic pollution
• Take the Plastic Footprint Quiz from the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
• Champions for Nature Challenge — Become a champion for nature and biodiversity by developing sustainable habits for an eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle.
• Tide Turners Plastic Challenge — Build healthier and more resilient oceans, lakes and lands by understanding how pollution affects every corner of the world.

(Sources: The Canadian Encyclopedia, Government of Canada, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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