COME EXPLORE THE
DEEPSEA CHALLENGER
AND DIVE INTO THE FUTURE OF OCEAN CONSERVATION
PRESSURE
JAMES CAMERON INTO THE ABYSS
Presented by
Our planet is over 70 per cent water — primarily ocean water — yet we know more about the surface of the moon than we do the ocean. Only about five per cent of the ocean has been explored, observed and mapped, and less than eight per cent is protected from pressures such as overfishing, pollution, and the effects of climate change. As the country with the longest coastline in the world, Canada and Canadians can and should play a leading role in the exploration, conservation and sustainable management of the ocean.
DIVE INTO THE FUTURE OF OCEAN CONSERVATION!
OCEAN,
FRESHWATER,
AND US
FRESHWATER,
AND US
About Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic is a Canadian magazine that celebrates Canada — our past, present, and possible futures. Published by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, each issue of Canadian Geographic is a voyage of discovery and exploration that features the latest science, environment, travel and human and cultural stories from across the country.
About the Royal Canadian
Geographical Society
Founded in 1929, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has been making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world for almost 100 years. The Society’s vision is to help Canadians chart a successful future by fostering a greater understanding of Canada’s geography — its diverse human and physical landscapes — as well as the changes affecting its people and the environment.
Meet our partners
About the Canadian Ocean
Literacy Coalition
The Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) is an alliance of organizations, networks, institutions, and communities working together to empower Canadians to better understand, value, and care for the ocean. We coordinate and lead national joint action projects, such as Ocean Week Canada, to advance the implementation of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy.
About the Avatar Alliance
Foundation
The Avatar Alliance Foundation (AAF) promotes science-based solutions that advance the availability of clean energy, ensure healthy oceans, protect biodiversity and create sustainable food systems. It recognizes and respects the intelligent guardianship of natural resources by Indigenous Peoples and supports Indigenous rights. The AAF enables advocacy media projects that address climate change and champion nature.
About Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institute
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, independent, non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of the ocean and its connection with the Earth system through a sustained commitment to excellence in science, engineering, and education, and to the application of this knowledge to problems facing society.
About Rolex and the
Perpetual Planet Initiative
For nearly a century, Rolex has accompanied pioneering explorers pushing back the boundaries of human endeavor. As the 21st century unfolds, the company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet. To reinforce its commitment, the brand launched the Perpetual Planet Initiative in 2019. The initiative supports individuals and organizations using science to understand the world’s environmental challenges and devise solutions that will restore balance to our ecosystems. It is rapidly expanding and now has a portfolio of more than 20 partnerships.
About National Geographic
and the Pristine Seas Initiative
The National Geographic Society’s ocean work aims to explore, understand, and conserve marine and coastal systems. Our goal is to inspire and empower people across the globe to better understand and to find solutions to protect the world’s ocean. National Geographic Pristine Seas: The Global Expedition is one of the most exciting explorations of our time. Over the next few years, the Pristine Seas team will be traveling throughout the Pacific in a race to protect the ocean, for the benefit of us all, before it’s too late.
About Parks Canada
On behalf of the people of Canada, Parks Canada protects and presents nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, and fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations. Parks Canada’s vision is that Canada’s treasured natural and historic places will be a living legacy, connecting hearts and minds to a stronger, deeper understanding of the very essence of Canada.