I urge our government to make marine animal emergency response a priority. The Government should increase support for marine emergency networks across Canada. This will ensure every marine emergency gets a quick response, that helps us understand the threats facing these animals.
With over two million lakes and rivers and 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater, Canada has an incredible abundance of aquatic natural resources. Canadians share a deep connection to freshwater. Many of us enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing or simply admiring the scenery of a natural lake or wild river.
Canada is the second largest country in the world; the land area of our country is almost 10 million Km². But what is often forgotten is that our country also includes more than seven million Km² of ocean and more than 200,000 Km of coastline!
