OWC 2026 Media Coverage Library (In Progress)
Ocean Week Canada 2026 launched June 1 and the media has been covering events from coast to coast to coast. Here's the collection of coverage we've seen so far. If you have something to add, please email it to [email protected]. Thank you!
Plan Western Hudson Bay Right From Day One - CPAWS Manitoba
It’s National Ocean Week and a fitting moment to recognize Manitoba as a coastal province. Churchill, known globally for its polar bears and beluga whales, sits at the heart of one of Canada’s most important marine ecosystems.
La saison des baleines est à nos portes - Baleines en direct
This webpage from Baleines en direct reports on the arrival of the whale watching season in the St. Lawrence River estuary, highlighting recent sightings of belugas, minke whales, and humpback whales. A notable feature is the return of Ti-Croche, a well-known common minke whale with a distinctive bicolored jaw, to the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. The article details observations from various regions, including Gaspésie and the Côte-Nord, while noting that climate change may be influencing beluga migration patterns. Coinciding with Ocean Week, the piece emphasizes the ecological importance of the St. Lawrence River as a feeding and resting ground for marine mammals. It concludes by thanking citizen scientists and research organizations for their contributions and inviting readers to submit their own wildlife observations.
Citizen Scientists Inspire Action at World Oceans Day Event | St. Michaels University School | Victoria, BC
On Sunday, May 31, St. Michaels University School Grade 4 students, known as the Citizen Scientists, participated in a local World Oceans Day event in Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf. The students were great ambassadors for ocean science, research and conservation. The one-day event was organized by Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours and supported by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. Below is a reflection from the Citizen Scientist cohort:
Welcome to Graffiti Reef
This newsletter from Ripley's Aquarium of Canada announces the opening of the new Graffiti Reef exhibit, which combines street art with marine life. It provides essential visitor information, including extended summer hours, peak time recommendations, and policies regarding strollers and re-entry. The document also promotes upcoming special events such as Pride at Night, Breakfast with a Pirate, and Ocean Week Canada. Additionally, it highlights partner offers like discounts for Niagara Falls Comic Con and Toronto CityPASS, alongside a species spotlight on the green moray eel.
You're Invited: Ocean Week Canada Film Screening
This email invitation promotes the Ocean Week Canada Film Screening, a national event coordinated by the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration. The screening, presented by the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival and Canadian Geographic, features three short films exploring themes of wildlife, indigenous knowledge, and conservation. Featured films include Penguins of the Point, Echoes of the Ice, and The Rewilders, which highlight environmental challenges and restoration efforts. The event takes place on June 4, 2026, in Ottawa and includes a panel discussion connecting storytelling, science, and policy.
Reaching 500+ Winnipeg, MB students in 6 days!
Thanks to funding from Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration, Ocean Week Canada, Water Rangers, Manitoba Habitat Conservancy's Conservation Trust, and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Watersheds Canada was in Winnipeg, MB for a week to deliver 23 workshops for over 500 grades K-8 students at Sage Creek School! Students completed hands-on art activities and experiments as they learned about watersheds, local fish species, water quality testing, and the importance of protecting our freshwater areas.
Ocean Week Canada is back - CanGeo Education
From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are coming together to celebrate, explore, and protect the ocean. Ocean Week Canada is the country's largest annual celebration of ocean connection, bringing together communities, organizations, and individuals across the country. This year, join thousands of Canadians taking part in ocean-themed events, activities, and learning opportunities happening in person and online. Whether you're attending a beach cleanup, catching an ocean film screening, exploring an exhibit, or simply learning something new about the deep blue, there's something for everyone. Discover events near you, access free resources, and find out how to get involved at oceanweek.ca. Follow along and share your ocean moments using #OceanWeekCanada.
🌊 Making Waves – May 2026 Newsletter
The May 2026 "Making Waves" newsletter from Dalhousie University’s Ocean Futures Institute highlights the release of the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration’s 2025 National Strategy Impact Report and Ocean Week Canada celebration.
Coexisting in the ocean: How a Dal researcher advocates for whale safety measures among fishers - Dal News - Dalhousie University
Dr. Sean Brillant works with fishers to develop safer technologies and policies, reducing whale deaths, improving coexistence at sea, and helping stabilize vulnerable North Atlantic right whale populations.