coastal communities

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut.

Almost two-thirds of sharks and rays living on the world’s coral reefs are at risk, with 14 of 134 species deemed critically endangered.

This 23-year-old engineer co-founded and co-led a movement to plant a million and a half trees across the Caribbean and now works in coastal restoration. 

Groundwater pumping in the Philippines is causing coastal land to sink while the razing of mangrove forest has left the area vulnerable to bigger storm surges from the rising seas.

Any federal government plans to move away from open-net pen salmon farms in British Columbia should come with transition help for the industry and workers, says Premier John Horgan.

Rising seas and stronger storms are increasing the risks of living along the world’s coasts. As governments look to move millions of people out of harm’s way, geographer Jola Ajibade says they must ensure that managed retreat is done in a just and equitable way.

The Vermont senator repeatedly flipped the premise of questions to focus on the stakes of failing to curb emissions.

Ottawa says it will spend $8.3-million in an effort to rid Canadian waters of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear.

Reduced search-and-rescue coverage, ferry-service disruptions, cancelled resupply runs to Arctic and coastal communities and nearly $2 million in lost navigational buoys.

Transport Canada has announced funding to help coastal communities clear out abandoned boats and vessels that pose both as an eyesore and safety concern.