Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Explore how marine life survives Canada’s extremely cold winters and what ocean animals do during winter months.
Canada is home to the world’s longest coastline and an ocean territory that covers a larger area than its landmass. It spans the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Beneath the surface of the ocean, a remarkably diverse world exists. These waters are home to more than 15,988 marine species, each relying on different adaptations to survive extreme cold.
So how do marine species in Canada not only survive, but thrive in harsh winter conditions? Watch to learn.
Explore how marine life survives Canada’s extremely cold winters and what ocean animals do during winter months.
Canada is home to the world’s longest coastline and an ocean territory that covers a larger area than its landmass. It spans the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Beneath the surface of the ocean, a remarkably diverse world exists. These waters are home to more than 15,988 marine species, each relying on different adaptations to survive extreme cold.
So how do marine species in Canada not only survive, but thrive in harsh winter conditions? Watch to learn.
