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!
World Oceans Day in St. John's draws families, future ocean conservationists
Almost two decades of work on World Oceans Day events in St. John’s have not lost their shine for DFO biologist Dawn Mercer, the long-time chair of the World Oceans Day committee in Newfoundland and Labrador.
World Oceans Day becomes a tradition in St. John’s – CTVNews
The Marine Institute in St. John’s hosted an open house event to celebrate World Oceans Day, inviting the public to learn more about the waters surrounding Canada. This initiative marks the establishment of World Oceans Day as a recurring tradition in the city, fostering greater community engagement with marine education. The event was covered by CTV News reporter Garrett Barry, highlighting the local effort to raise awareness about ocean conservation and marine science.
Campbell River celebrates the ocean during Ocean Week | Campbell River Mirror
Campbell River celebrated Ocean Week from May 31 to June 8, 2026, with a diverse schedule of marine-themed events designed for residents of all ages. The week featured educational activities such as seaweed innovation tours, octopus dissections, and whale spotting sessions, alongside community engagement opportunities like beach cleanups and mindfulness workshops. Local organizations, including the Discovery Passage Aquarium and the Campbell River Association of Tour Operators, collaborated to host these initiatives, which highlighted both scientific research and environmental conservation. The festivities concluded with the Ocean Day Festival and Maritime Market, where vendors and conservation groups gathered to showcase local art and discuss regional marine projects.
Can tidal turbines and fish co-exist? Nova Scotia project to find out
"For Bennett, the connection between ocean conservation and renewable energy development is a natural one and a sentiment that aligns with Ocean Week Canada and World Ocean Day on June 8."
Sunshine Coast Ocean festival dives into deep questions, good news - Coast Reporter
This year, the seven-day event, held from June 8 to 14, features an increased quotient of Indigenous insight and collaboration from shíshálh Nation contributors.
Ocean Week to be celebrated at Iona with films, displays
World Ocean Week in Canada will be celebrated in Cape Breton with a special morning film screening and breakfast at St. Columba Parish Centre in Iona on June 7. You can find the full article in a pop-up window on the Press Reader website. If you don't see it at the top of the home page, you'll find it in the Science section. Paid access is required to share a direct link or print a copy of the article.
Plan the right way for Western Hudson Bay – Winnipeg Free Press
This opinion piece by Ron Thiessen of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society argues for the immediate launch of a feasibility study for a National Marine Conservation Area in Western Hudson Bay. Thiessen highlights the tension between significant government investments in expanding the Port of Churchill for year-round shipping and the urgent need to protect the region's sensitive marine ecosystem, which supports polar bears, beluga whales, and Indigenous cultures. The article contends that conservation planning must precede industrial development to prevent irreversible environmental damage from increased vessel traffic and noise pollution. By citing successful conservation models in British Columbia and Quebec, the author asserts that a well-designed conservation area can balance economic opportunities with ecological stewardship. Ultimately, the piece calls on the federal government to partner with Manitoba and local communities to prioritize environmental protection alongside economic growth in the Hudson Bay region.
21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – June 5th to 7th
Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show for Ocean Week An exploration of ecological anxiety, grief, and hope. Island Circus Space presents Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show. The show pairs contemporary circus with scientific research to tell the story of ocean deoxygenation and its impacts on local marine ecosystems. Audience members will be immersed in Barkley Canyon, off the coast of Vancouver Island, where warming waters are reducing oxygen and reshaping marine life. Featuring acrobatics, flow arts, contortion and truly breathtaking aerials! Tickets are $30 plus a sliding scale donation, with all proceeds going to two Indigenous charities on W̱SÁNEĆ land: the PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Foundation and the W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society. Purchase your tickets here. Where: 903 Devonshire Road When: Saturday, June 7th – shows at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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.