Ocean Week Fundy is back, bringing people together to celebrate and protect local waters.
Now in its second year as a regional hub for Ocean Week Canada, the event highlights the importance of ocean conservation and education along the Bay of Fundy coastline.
Hosted by Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark and the Fundy Biosphere Region, it offers hands-on opportunities for communities to connect with their waters through learning and action.
Ocean Week Canada has expanded nationwide, with 11 regional hubs now leading conservation efforts across the country.
Megan Callon, communications and design manager for the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, said Ocean Week Fundy joined last year as the tenth hub and has kept growing it’s reach and impact in the community.
“They had a handful of events last year, and they have over a dozen this year,” Callon said.
Callon says this year’s Ocean Week Fundy offers a variety of hands-on events that encourage communities to connect with their local waters.
These include beach cleanups, citizen science Bioblitzes, ocean-themed art projects, and environmental festivals, all designed to help participants explore the marine environment while learning simple ways to protect it.
Libraries, parks, and coastal areas across the region are hosting special programs aimed at reducing single-use plastics, reducing carbon footprints, and increasing public awareness of ocean health.
The Bay of Fundy, known for its extreme tides and diverse marine life, plays a key role in Canada’s conservation efforts.
Callon explains that Fundy’s tidal cycles provide a unique window into marine ecosystems, allowing visitors to see species they wouldn’t normally encounter.
However, she warns that these species—often the first to experience the effects of climate change—are facing growing challenges.
“Especially in the Bay of Fundy where the tides go so far out, you get a unique glimpse at some of those invertebrates and other small animals and creatures that you don’t otherwise get to see,” she said.
“And quite sadly, they are often the first ones to see the effects of climate change.”
Ocean Week Fundy isn’t just about celebration—it’s about action. Callon emphasizes that community involvement is what drives Ocean Week Canada’s success.
With new events being added, the initiative continues to grow, inspiring communities to take small but meaningful steps toward ocean conservation.
