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Snappz: Vancouver Aquarium
May. 16, 2012
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Interactive Treasure Hunt Makes Visits Even Better

Add a new element of fun and discovery to your next visit to the Vancouver Aquarium with our new mobile app, Snappz: Vancouver Aquarium. Click here to download Snappz: Vancouver Aquarium to your iOS device. Snappz: Vancouver Aquarium is an interactive treasure hunt game designed in collaboration with our content experts to deliver a fun and educational experience that features our aquatic animals. The game is played on the iPhone, iPod (4th gen) or iPad during…Continue Reading: Interactive Treasure Hunt Makes Visits Even Better

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May. 15, 2012
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Jack and Daisy Now Reside in the Aquarium's Harbour Porpoise Habitat

Introducing Jack, the Harbour Porpoise

The Vancouver Aquarium recently added a new member to its family: Jack the harbour porpoise. Jack, who was stranded at approximately five weeks old, was rescued last September by the Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre team. Following six months of…Continue Reading: Introducing Jack, the Harbour Porpoise

May. 14, 2012
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Vancouver Aquarium biologist Justin Lisaingo spotted what may be a new species of gooseneck barnacles

Investigation Gooseneck Barnacles

While we’re not quite looking at a bonified investigation, we are using DNA analysis to help solve a mystery. During a recent dive in Skookumchuck Narrows on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Aquarium biologist Justin Lisaingo spotted what appeared to be tiny…Continue Reading: Investigation Gooseneck Barnacles

May. 11, 2012
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Large circle hook swallowed by endangered monk seal in Hawaii (NOAA)

Aquarium Veterinarian Helps Save Monk Seals

Vancouver Aquarium veterinarian, Dr. Martin Haulena, received an emergency call on May 9 to fly to Hawaii to help support a local rescue effort. He participated in two successful procedures to remove accidentally-ingested fishing hooks from endangered monk seals on…Continue Reading: Aquarium Veterinarian Helps Save Monk Seals

May. 10, 2012
by Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
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South Beach in Pacific Rim National Park. Photo Credit Neil Fisher

Tsunami Cleanup Registry

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, and jointly led by Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, is launching a volunteer sign-up registry to help address the anticipated arrival of Japanese tsunami debris on Canada’s West Coast. This new…Continue Reading: Tsunami Cleanup Registry

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