A conversation with Sophika Kostyniuk, the new Ocean Wise Seafood Program Manager
Sophika, you've had quite a diverse journey within the environmental sector, working in seafood as well as forestry. Can you tell me a little bit abo...
Intentional Stranding Technique of Punta Norte Killer Whales: A Family Affair
Notes from the FieldValeria Vergara, Research Scientist, Ocean Wise
“Maga’s group is by the mirador!”
Paula’s voice came loud and clear th...
Book Review: Fresh, A Perishable History, by Susanne Freidberg
When shopping in your local grocery store or at the fishmonger's, you might hear your fellow consumers ask the same question over and over again: “Is...
Pilot Program Conducts Ocean Plastics Workshop with Youth from Nunavut’s Pond Inlet
The problem of plastic and microplastic pollution is in the
news almost weekly and is a growing concern around the world. The Arctic is no
exception....
Dreamnight 2019 delights
“Dare to dream” could well be the slogan of the Vancouver Aquarium’s annual Dreamnight. It’s the most special of special events for Aquarium staff an...
Interview with Shoreline Cleanup volunteer Vanessa Fladmark
Learning from others can help make something that seems intimidating, in fact, really easy to do. Like shoreline cl...
Frog Conservation Efforts Take A Leap In The Right Direction
Conservation efforts for the local population of Oregon spotted frogs – the most endangered amphibian in Canada – are taking a leap in the right direc...
Bigg’s Killer Whales Hunting Seals in Vancouver Harbour
Vancouver, B.C. – For the second time in as many weeks, a group of Bigg’s, or transient killer whales, swam into the Vancouver Harbour yesterday to hu...