Marine Mammals and Sea Turtle Census

Canada is a vast country with a multitude of different species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Scientists can't possibly keep track of each and every wildlife population, and it takes a huge amount of time and effort to gather all the information needed to protect them.

A lot of conservation organizations rely on the assistance of Canadians coast to coast to determine the state of our wildlife species. Data collected from far and wide help scientists determine which species and ecosystems are in trouble, find ways of conserving them, or prevent them from getting in trouble in the first place. You can do your part by getting involved in one of the many wildlife surveys