Canada's Species at Risk Act (SARA)




was created to protect many aquatic species including fish, reptiles, marine mammals and molluscs. Find out what it means for you, especially if you are a commercial fisher, aquaculturist, recreational fisher, recreational boater, Aboriginal, scientist, researcher or involved in an activity that might impact the habitat of species at risk.




		Government of Canada proposes adding three aquatic species to the Species at Risk Act. More >> Report now available on the potential socio-economic impacts of listing cod under SARA. More >> Environment Minister adds 39 species for protection under the Species at Risk Act More >> Nova Scotia man receives first charge in Canada under the Species at Risk Act More >> How to apply for a SARA permit for scientific research More >>



Humpback Whale


Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard & Kathy Heise
The melodic and acrobatic humpback whale is a beautiful inhabitant of Canadian waters. Find out why it is a species at risk—and what’s being done to help it. Full Story >>

Humpback Whale