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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Projects & Programs

Sustainable Seafood
We work towards increasing consumer and retailer access to properly labelled, sustainable seafood.
Seaweed Farming & Training Centre
We foster coastal community economic development opportunities by supporting small scale seaweed farmers and entrepreneurs in the growing seaweed sector.
Healthy Fish, Resilient Fisheries
We advocate for fishing policies and practices that minimize harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem while benefiting local communities.
Sustainable Aquaculture
We advocate for aquaculture policies and practices that minimize harmful impacts on the marine ecosystem while benefiting local communities.
Marine Protection & Planning
We are strong proponents for high quality protection, community-led management and marine spatial planning in Canada and in international waters.
Eelgrass & Blue Carbon
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
We advocate for healthy and resilient ecosystems which provide sustainable livelihoods, local food security and quality of life in coastal communities.
Offshore Energy
We are strong advocates for ending offshore oil and gas development in Nova Scotia and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy.