Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We are based in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia.
Living in a coastal community, we are reminded each day that it’s not just about the fish—it’s about the fish and the people. Living Oceans Society believes that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.
Since Jennifer Lash started Living Oceans Society in 1998, we have advocated for oceans that are managed for the common good, according to science-based policies that consider entire ecosystems.
Our vision
Ensure the long-term health of the ocean and coastal communities on the Pacific Coast of Canada.To support that goal we work to:
- establish a network of marine protected areas
- develop sustainable fisheries
- transition to closed containment salmon farms
- ensure that our coast remains free of offshore oil and gas and tanker traffic
- see that the people who live and work on this coast have a voice in how the ocean and its resources are used
Living Oceans Society is a member of the IUCN (the International Union for Conservation of Nature), the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network.
