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Orca Awareness Month – answering your burning killer whale questions!

July 6, 2020

Did you know that June is Orca Awareness month? We love answering your questions about killer whales! Here are a few of the most popular questions we are asked on social media and at outreach events: ...

Tiny Warriors fight for the survival of the Vancouver Aquarium

June 25, 2020

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During these dire times where organisations like the Vancouver Aquarium are fighting for their existence, there are some amazing young people who are stepping up and going above and beyond to answer the call. ...

Whale Depredation: Sneaking an easy Snack

June 23, 2020

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By: Karina Dracott Research Biologist at Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Conservation Research Program Two new resourced were developed this year by Ocean Wise for fishermen to address the issues of whale depre...

Despite Desperate Times, Conservationists at the Vancouver Aquarium are still Saving the Frogs

June 17, 2020

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This week, Kris Rossing, Senior Ocean Wise Biologist at the Vancouver Aquarium, headed out to Salmon Arm to meet the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources where they will release over 2 000 Northern...

16 Surprising Things You Can Compost In Your Green Bin

May 26, 2020

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How does composting help our oceans? Ottawa-based Ocean Bridge ambassador Celina Feng explores that question.

Operation Emergency Freezer

May 21, 2020

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By: Adam Warner Research Scientist Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Conservation Research Program “Hey guys, I checked on the -80°C freezer this morning and the alarm is beeping and the temperature is rising to ...

A mother and her son pose in front of the webcam after discussing their positive experience with Ocean Wise's online learning virtual classes about marine life.

Mateo’s Deep Dive: An Online Learning Adventure

May 12, 2020

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Making sure children are entertained in these stay-at-home times is one thing. Keeping them engaged, curious and wanting to learn new things can be a whole other. That’s why Lissa Nunweiler...

Seeing our shorelines through a different lens

May 5, 2020

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Connor Garrod is a photographer and an alumnus of the Ocean Bridge program Art has a way of bringing hope even through difficult times.Seeing our shorelines littered with trash is always very depressing to ...

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