Our annual Divers’ Weekend is back Jan. 16 and 17 at the Vancouver Marine Science Centre. This year, our 17th annual celebration of underwater exploration comes with a special focus on Canada’s Arctic with seminars and demonstrations that will inspire divers and non-divers alike.
Diving plays a critical role in the Vancouver Aquarium’s animal conservation and care work. As we continue to highlight the impact of climate change in Canada’s North, this year’s activities offer a glimpse of underwater environments in our own backyard and beyond.
Catch diving demonstrations by the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy as well as exhibits from local diving clubs, organizations and businesses. We’ll also be bringing history to life with demonstration dives featuring a vintage hard hat dive suit.
Living diving demos are just part of the fun on offer for Divers’ Weekend.
Our diving seminar series runs all weekend as well, featuring Aquarium experts and special guests. Seminars are open to all Aquarium visitors, and take place in the Barker Interactive Learning Lab in the Canaccord Gallery.
Topics and presenters include:
The Wreck of the Maud, Rob Rondeau, Royal Canadian Geographic Society Fellow and Marine Archaeologist
An Aquarium Biologist’s Perspective on Diving in Canada’s Arctic, Danny Kent, Curator of BC Waters – Vancouver Aquarium
Diving Opportunities within the Canadian Armed Forces, Lieutenant (Navy) Greg Oickle and Petty Officer 1st class Giles Pease, Royal Canadian Navy
HMS Breadalbane: Canada’s Most Northerly Known Shipwreck, Phil Nuytten, President and Founder – Nuytco Research Ltd.
Churchill’s White Whales of Wonder, Barb Roy, Adventure Journalist
Canada’s Changing Arctic, Eric Solomon, Director of Arctic Programs – Vancouver Aquarium
From Cold War to Cold Shoulders: A look at sovereignty and security in the Arctic, Bryce Casavant, Human Security and Environmental Sustainability Specialist
Check here for a complete seminar schedule.
Certified divers receive 50 percent off admission or 10 percent off Aquarium Membership with a valid certification card when purchased at the Aquarium’s membership services.
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