A new report by Ocean Wise highlights decreased industrial pollution in Howe Sound, but warns of the threat climate change poses to the marine environment. She said two of the major sources of industrial pollution in Howe Sound — the shuttered Britannia Mine and pulp and paper mills — have shown dramatically reduced pollution in recent years. A new report from Ocean Wise, which operates the Vancouver Aquarium, highlights the improvements to the Howe Sound marine environment in recent years, but also the challenges that remain. But the report warns of challenges ahead for Howe Sound, with increased development along the shore and things like logging continuing to have an impact. The single most pressing threat to the environment in Howe Sound, according to Miller, is climate change.

Source: CBC News August 27, 2020 09:00 UTC