Marine Issues Committee Press Releases
CWS and Parks Canada to speak at Sixth Annual Sable Island Update
-March 3, 2010
Province urged to shell out: Sewage infrastructure needed to protect shellfish industry and create new “green jobs”
-September 14, 2009
Red-listed fishery undeserving of sustainability label
Environmental groups oppose certification of harmful Canadian fishery
-July 22, 2009
SeaChoice partners with Overwaitea Food Group on bold sustainable seafood project
-June 12, 2009
Canadians invited to take the SeaChoice Sustainable Seafood Challenge this Oceans Day
-June 8, 2009
Ocean protection in Nova Scotia’s backyard lags far behind: study
-May 9, 2009
The Gap Analysis Summary is available here [pdf, 3.5 MB]
Sushi lovers can have their fish – and save them too!
SeaChoice launches Canada’s first sustainable sushi guide
April 21, 2009
Startling Discovery: Hydrocarbons really Complex Sugars
(April Fools prank from the Marine Issues Committee)
-April 1, 2009
Transport Canada Needs to Answer Questions about Negligence
-March 23, 2009
Canada must protect Atlantic sharks, turtles
-February 24, 2009
New SeaChoice guide steers businesses towards better seafood labeling, helping consumers make smart choices
-January 27, 2009
How we fish matters: Addressing the Ecological Impacts of Canadian Fishing Gear
-December 15, 2008
NAFO stalls on protecting the high seas from bottom trawling
- September 26, 2008
New northern shrimp trawling certification not green enough, says conservation groups
- August 21, 2008
Canadian and U.S. Conservation Community Invites Retail Businesses to Move Forward on Sustainable Seafood Initiatives
- May 8, 2008
NAFO adopts blueprint for action to protect the high seas from bottom trawling
- May 2, 2008
Conservation Organizations call on NAFO to Protect Deep Sea Species
-May 5, 2008
SeaChoice launches Business Guide to Sustainable Seafood:, a ‘first of its kind’ resource for seafood buyers
-April 25, 2008
Future of Sable Island and Station looking much brighter: Good News Coincides with Annual Event
-March 3, 2008
Conservation groups demand withdrawal of Bill C-45
- February 13, 2007
Marine Issues Committee
Phone: (902) 446-4840
Fax: (902) 405-3716
Are you interested in mysterious sea creatures, fishing boats and gear, tasty and sustainably caught seafood dishes, or the unique and beautiful Sable Island? Then you’ll be in good company at our monthly Marine Issues Committee (MIC) at the Ecology Action Centre on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30.
