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Have a project in mind to help protect aquatic species at risk? We’d love to hear about it! 🌊
📋 The Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) is now taking proposals until December 11: ow.ly/guUl50ZYXGI
Don’t miss your chance, apply now!
1/2 Today, Minister Thompson announced 15 aquatic species that are being considered for addition or reclassification under the Species at Risk Act. The proposed listings are now available on Canada Gazette, Part I. The 30-day public comment period will open tomorrow for feedback.
1/2 🌊 Attention boaters and anglers: Would you know an invasive grass carp if you saw one? Our Invasive Carp Program recently caught a grass carp in the Thames River during early detection surveillance sampling. Learn how to identify them here: ow.ly/UwLX50ZW1hV
2/2 🚨 Think you’ve spotted a grass carp or another aquatic invasive species? Report it to the Invading Species Hotline (1-800-563-7711) or let us know by visiting: ow.ly/ChjW50ZW1hW
Spend your summer making a difference on the Great Lakes! We’re hiring students through FSWEP for aquatic biology roles in Burlington and Sault Ste. Marie from April to September 2027. Gain hands-on field and lab experience while supporting fisheries research.
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a moment to reflect on the past, and to find opportunities to advance on the path toward reconciliation together.
#NDTR
#EveryChildMatters
#TruthAndReconciliation
#Reconciliation
Ministers Marc Miller, Rebecca Alty, Rebecca Chartrand and Mandy Gull-Masty make a statement to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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The final Recovery Strategy for the Mountain Sucker (Milk River populations) is now available on the Species at Risk Public Registry.
Learn more: ow.ly/fpq350ZSiFx
The green sea urchin cruises the ocean floor like a spiky vacuum, using hundreds of tiny suction cup feet and five teeth to snack on algae.
Learn more: ow.ly/fS8R50ZPJta
Did you know that minke whales are the smallest of the baleen whales, ranging between 8-9m on average (if you could call that small!)?
Learn more about baleen whales: ow.ly/mlox50ZPJlS
Big wings, bigger flex! With a wingspan of 6 metres, the manta ray is not only the largest of the ocean's rays, it's also the largest fish on Earth not including sharks.
Learn more: ow.ly/Xziy50ZPJ9k
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Speeding boats and #whales are a dangerous mix. Cut your engine when whales are nearby!
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Canada has introduced the Building Canada Strong Act to cut red tape and speed up project reviews—so we can attract investment, create jobs, and grow the economy, while protecting the environment and upholding Indigenous rights.
Link: canada.ca/en/one-canadian-ec…
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As lobster season winds down in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, make sure to submit your harvest and gear data through electronic logbook (ELOG) applications. It's now easier than ever to submit accurate reports no matter where you fish!
Learn more: ow.ly/sra050ZP9NU
Licence holders, crew members, associations, service providers and other industry participants — don’t miss your last chance to share input that helps ensure fishing decisions stay in the hands of licence holders, not third parties or corporations.
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📢 Public engagement for a National Water Security Strategy is now open! Help inform the development of the Strategy by sharing your perspectives.
🌊 Take the survey: ow.ly/TCfS50ZLvSc
The action plan for the Misty Lake Sticklebacks is now available. Learn more about how we’re protecting this species at risk:
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