The Starfish Barometer 2026, an international scientific assessment of the relationship between the Ocean and Humanity, is published today in State of the Planet. Drawing on the latest peer-reviewed science, the report highlights accelerating ocean change and a widening gap between human pressures and protection efforts.
Canada
News | Jun 7, 2026
Charting a Sustainable Future — Halifax OOC 2027
In Spring 2027, the global spotlight on marine conservation will turn to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, has announced that Canada will host the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC).
Project Updates | Jan 17, 2026
Canada case study: research highlights and engagement (January 2026)
A focused snapshot of current research themes, team composition, and knowledge mobilization for the Canada case study (Tla’amin Nation), complementing the timeline briefing.
Project Updates | Jan 10, 2026
Canada (Tla'amin Nation): partnership timeline briefing (January 2026)
This post captures the Canada case study arc from project launch through Phase II planning, as documented in the partnership’s year-by-year record for Tla’amin Nation and academic partners.
Project Updates | Feb 12, 2024
Solving-FCB Q1 '24 Case Study Update
On the 6th of February, 2024, many project members met on Zoom to catch up and share our activities since the last meeting. These are updates from each of the case studies.
Project Updates | Nov 3, 2023
Solving FCB Q4 '23 Case Study Update
On the 2nd of November, 2023, many project members met on Zoom to catch up and share our activities since the last meeting. These are updates from each of the case studies.
Canada | Sep 16, 2023
Canada Case Study: Overview
The Tla’amin First Nations resides just north of Powell River (situated east across the Strait of Georgia from Courtenay on Vancouver Island). The Tla’amin are considered to be a Coast Salish tribe and their history stretches 4000 years into the past. From their website: “today, our community has over 1100 members with the majority living in the main village site in Sliammon”. Their economic, political systems and spirituality are based on a connection with the traditional territory of their ancestors.