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Additional Resources

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Our Additional Resources section is a treasure trove for exploring societal-ocean connections.

These resources are designed to enrich learning across various settings—schools, informal environments, at home, or within the community—making it a versatile collection that serves various interests and educational aims.

Infographics and Maps

Ocean, Freshwater, & Us

Want to explore the map and learn more about Canada’s Marine Protected Areas? Dive into the interactive digital map on your own computer to spark curiosity and encourage inquiry.

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Canada’s Oceans Now, 2020

Explore this series of 12 infographics showing key messages about Canada’s marine ecosystems in an illustrated format. It’s a great way to learn about important ocean topics at a glance! Want to keep going? Check out the stunning Canadian Arctic Ocean infographic series AND the Atlantic Ocean infographic series!

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CPAWS Marine Protected Areas

Currently, around 13% of Canada’s ocean is being counted towards the country’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs). Canada has committed to protecting 25% of its ocean by 2025, working towards 30% by 2030. Explore this highly informative map outlining what areas are currently protected and learn even more through CPAWS’ Interactive MPA Dashboard.

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Discover Canada’s Watersheds

Explore this map of Canada’s watersheds from The Atlas of Canada. Learn about the regions they cover, where the water drains to and so much more!

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‘7 Things Everybody should know about the ocean’

Read and share this interactive experience and image resource bank created by the Ocean Agency, inspired by the United Nations Ocean Literacy Principles.

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How do we protect the ocean?

Explore infographics that teach us how to help keep the ocean healthy and productive. All citizens, levels of government, Indigenous groups, industry sectors, and coastal communities play an important role in marine conservation.

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Special Collections

Indigenous Knowledges – Atlas of Canada

The ocean and climate are inextricably linked. Indigenous ways of knowing and being are critical for understanding, observing, and addressing climate change. Navigate your way through the Climate Atlas of Canada, learning directly from the new Indigenous knowledge map layers!

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Sacred Journey Exhibit

Discover how the Tribal Canoe Journeys have catalyzed the revitalization of Indigenous culture, community healing, and youth empowerment on the Pacific Northwest Coast.

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Women in Ocean Science

Dive into this engaging collection of resources featuring women in ocean science, as part of Ingenium’s broader Women in STEM initiative. In particular, check out the #OceanDecade video series, the shareable posters series, and the Canadian-authored report, Gender Equity in Ocean Science.

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Toolkits

Whether you’re an educator, a professional, or a curious learner passionate about ocean conservation, our toolkits are designed for you! Click through and explore our collection to find resources tailored to your needs and interests in ocean education and innovation.

Ocean Learning

This toolkit is designed for K-12 educators and students across Canada, both coastal and inland. It aims to engage learners in ocean education, deepen their ocean awareness and connection, and inspire action in classrooms and beyond.

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Ocean School

The Ocean School Toolkit has been created for teachers, particularly middle school grades, to help educators bring the ocean into their classroom. This immersive and innovative tool enables students to better understand their influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on them.

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Beyond Ocean Week: A Toolkit for Interpreters

This hands-on toolkit, developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature and Ingenium, promotes the importance of aquatic health throughout Canada. The activities showcased below were created for interpreters in museums, science centres, and aquariums to be used during Ocean Week Canada and beyond.

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Exploring Ocean Careers and Pathways

Dive in to personal stories and insights from ocean innovators in diverse fields, plus information on emerging trends, career programs, and resources. This toolkit helps postsecondary students and early career professionals discover opportunities and potential pathways in the ocean sector.

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Parks Canada

This Parks Canada toolkit takes you on a journey from coast to coast to coast to explore the immersive experiences and collaborative conservation efforts that Parks Canada undertakes in marine protection and conservation.

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The Heart of our Biosphere

2020

Read this report in which three women, giants in Canadian society in different ways, offer diverse perspectives on their respective, and our collective, relationship(s) with the ocean.

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Towards a New Ocean Science

2021

Read and share this recent publication released by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO on the promotion of culturally engaged science.

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The Heart of our Biosphere

2020

Read this report in which three women, giants in Canadian society in different ways, offer diverse perspectives on their respective, and our collective, relationship(s) with the ocean.

Towards a New Ocean Science

2021

Read and share this recent publication released by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO on the promotion of culturally engaged science.

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Additional Resources

Thirsty for more?

Infographics and Maps

Ocean, Freshwater, & Us

Canada’s Oceans Now, 2020

CPAWS Marine Protected Areas

Discover Canada’s Watersheds

‘7 Things Everybody should know about the ocean’

How do we protect the ocean?

Special Collections

Indigenous Knowledges – Atlas of Canada

Sacred Journey Exhibit

Women in Ocean Science

Toolkits

Ocean Learning

Ocean School

Beyond Ocean Week: A Toolkit for Interpreters

Exploring Ocean Careers and Pathways

Parks Canada

Publications

The Heart of our Biosphere

2020

Towards a New Ocean Science

2021

The Heart of our Biosphere

2020

Towards a New Ocean Science

2021