June 30, 2026
5 Ways Canadians Can Help Protect the Ocean
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As Ocean Action Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that protecting our oceans isn’t limited to one month of the year. The challenges facing our oceans, from plastic pollution to marine habitat loss, continue every day. Fortunately, so do the opportunities to help protect the ocean.
The good news? You don’t need to be a marine scientist or policymaker to help protect the ocean. Whether you’re looking to learn more, speak up for marine wildlife, or support conservation efforts, here are five ways to help the ocean throughout the year.
Learn about Marine Life
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” — Baba Dioum
This quote sits at the heart of ocean conservation. To protect marine life, we first need to understand it. That starts with learning about the incredible species and habitats that call Canada’s oceans home.
A great place to begin is Oceana Canada’s Marine Life Encyclopedia, a resource for exploring marine life and habitats and discovering the species that depend on healthy oceans to survive.
Use Your Voice to Help Protect the Ocean
Change happens when people speak up. Sign petitions and contact decision-makers,, advocating for stronger protections for marine wildlife and healthy oceans.
Take action with Oceana Canada to help protect and restore Canada’s oceans. When people raise their voices together, governments and industries are more likely to take meaningful action.
Make a Donation
Ocean conservation victories don’t happen on their own. Donations protect the ocean by powering the research, advocacy, and campaigns needed to help marine life and hold decision-makers accountable.
Every contribution helps create healthier, more abundant oceans and supports the long-term work needed to safeguard marine ecosystems in Canada.
Share Hope
Ocean recovery is possible. Around the world, conservation efforts are helping species such as green sea turtles recover and ecosystems rebound.
Sharing positive ocean news and conservation success stories can inspire others to get involved and show that collective action can make a real difference for marine life.
Stay Connected
One of the simplest ways to help protect the ocean is by staying engaged and informed in ocean conservation. By following trusted ocean organizations on social media and signing up for their email updates, you can keep up with the latest ocean news, campaign victories, and urgent calls to action.
Ready to Help Protect the Ocean?
Together, these actions can create lasting change. Let’s turn our concern for the ocean into action and help protect the ocean for generations to come.
