Reflecting on 2023

Reflecting on 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year with immense gratitude and appreciation. Read on to learn about our recent research and engagement activities, changes in the project team, and ways for you to get involved with the MSI this...
World Ocean Day 2023 Update

World Ocean Day 2023 Update

The Marine Stewardship Initiative wants to wish you a…   HAPPY WORLD OCEAN DAY!   In the spirit of this year’s UNESCO World Ocean Day theme: Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing, we have created a project update package to highlight the collaborative...
A Very Merry MSI Update

A Very Merry MSI Update

Happy New Year! As we head into 2023, we can’t help but reflect and celebrate the past years’ activities of growth and change. To highlight a few, we have rebranded to the Marine Stewardship Initiative, launched our new 5-Year Strategic Plan, added a new Marine Debris...
Have You Heard of Giving Tuesday?

Have You Heard of Giving Tuesday?

What if we all came together to foster ocean stewardship in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound? We can! You’ve heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving – and the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship...
Launch of Our New Strategic Plan

Launch of Our New Strategic Plan

Today, the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative (MSI) released its new five-year Strategic Plan! The Plan brims with optimism and goals focused in two strategic program areas (research & monitoring; education & engagement), and the maintenance...
Marine Debris Reporting

Marine Debris Reporting

Each winter, Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is hit with massive windstorms that can knock over trees and structures, tear docks apart, and thrash vessels around – leaving marine debris in its wake. The Marine Stewardship Initiative is currently collecting information...