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Taking place June 8-9, 2012
May. 18, 2012
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Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films

World Ocean’s Day is coming up on June 8 and, to commemorate this day, the Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films will be featuring its third annual film festival and competition presenting three shows of world-class, ocean-centred documentaries on June 8 and 9, 2012 at the VIFF Vancity Theatre. Vancouver Aquarium is proud to help raise awareness of our connection to oceans and waterways. The 10 films screened at the festival will touch upon important issues ranging…Continue Reading: Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films

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May. 17, 2012
by Vancouver Aquarium
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Starting Friday May 18, waddle your way over to Penguin Point!

There’s a New Bird in Town!

Starting tomorrow, waddle your way to the Vancouver Aquarium to meet a new bird in town. Located between the Wild Coast and Canada’s Arctic exhibits, Penguin Point is home to a new group of African penguins. Watch them preen, catch a breeze,…Continue Reading: There’s a New Bird in Town!

May. 16, 2012
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Snappz: Vancouver Aquarium

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…Continue Reading: Interactive Treasure Hunt Makes Visits Even Better

May. 15, 2012
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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
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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

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