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Aquarium biologists carefully place spotted jellyfish into water behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Photo credit: Vancouver Aquarium.
May. 21, 2013
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Precious Jellyfish Cargo Arrives at YVR

I get butterflies every time I head to the airport to pick up a friend or family member who has travelled a long distance to see me. So I can imagine the excited anticipation of the Vancouver Aquarium biologists who went to YVR a couple of weeks ago to pick up their precious cargo … over 1,000 jellyfish. In preparation for the Aquarium’s new feature exhibit Jelly Invasion, 1,250 spotted jellyfish (Mastigias papua) made the…Continue Reading: Precious Jellyfish Cargo Arrives at YVR

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May. 17, 2013
by Vancouver Aquarium
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(L - R) Dr. John Nightingale, Vancouver Aquarium; Jane Maisonville-Phillips, Vancouver Aquarium; Joanne Gassman, BMO, Derral Moriyama, BMO

BMO Supports Aquatic Conservation – in a Big Way

The Vancouver Aquarium recently welcomed an important new community partner in its fight for conservation. BMO Financial Group generously donated $750,000 in support of the Aquarium’s $100-million expansion and revitalization, representing the largest, most ambitious re-development in the Aquarium’s history. As Canada’s…Continue Reading: BMO Supports Aquatic Conservation – in a Big Way

May. 17, 2013
by Ocean Wise
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Catch Restaurant & Oyster Bar team during Movember.

Celebrated Calgary Seafood Restaurant Catch Goes All In

Widely acclaimed as Calgary’s best seafood eatery, and certainly its biggest, Calgary’s Catch Restaurant & Oyster Bar just went 100 per cent Ocean Wise. For Chef Kyle Groves, the move from partly to fully Ocean Wise makes perfect sense. Beyond…Continue Reading: Celebrated Calgary Seafood Restaurant Catch Goes All In

May. 16, 2013
by Vancouver Aquarium
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red-eye medusa

Hydroids and Spring Jellies in Howe Sound

The stinging tentacle animals (anemones, sea pens, corals) in Howe Sound include jellies. It’s timely to profile these animals now – not only because they reside in Howe Sound, but also because the Vancouver Aquarium’s new Jelly Invasion seasonal feature launched today.…Continue Reading: Hydroids and Spring Jellies in Howe Sound

May. 16, 2013
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Spotted Jellyfishes tumble around together, creating a mesmerizing sense of calm for onlookers.

Thousands of Jellies Descend Upon Vancouver

Did you know that jellyfishes poop out of their mouths? Or that they are composed of 95 per cent water? Surprisingly, these brainless, heartless creatures are proliferating, and some say they are poised to “take over” the oceans. You can find…Continue Reading: Thousands of Jellies Descend Upon Vancouver

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