Vancouver Aquarium, Author at Ocean Wise's AquaBlog

Entangled Sea Lions Rescued by Vancouver Aquarium

October 30, 2013

As a veterinarian who cares deeply about the conservation and welfare of marine mammals, it may seem strange to find Dr. Martin Haulena of the Vancouver Aquarium aiming the crosshairs of a gun at a sea lion and...

Aquarium Researcher Puzzled by Killer Whale Behaviour

October 24, 2013

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After spending the summer in his research vessel trying to track resident killer whales with a hydrophone off B.C.’s Central Coast, Vancouver Aquarium cetacean researcher Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard was struck by...

Toast to the Coast Guests Celebrate Aquatic Conservation

October 21, 2013

Vancouver Aquarium

A glittering crowd of more than 500, not counting the starfish and jellies, gathered at the Vancouver Aquarium on October 18 to celebrate aquatic conservation in style. The annual fundraising event, Toast to...

Celebrating Aquatic Research and Conservation

October 21, 2013

Vancouver Aquarium

Water. It is vast and home to millions of species, some close to extinction and others yet to be discovered. It covers 71 per cent of the earth’s surface and is essential to the survival of all living creatures...

Darth Vader Takes the Plunge During Sea Star Wars

October 17, 2013

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It’s not every day you get to be a dark lord. Even less frequently that you get to be a dark lord underwater. Vader. Underwater. Cue a gurgly imperial march. Three years ago, our dive operations manager was ...

Latte Lovers have Spoken

September 25, 2013

Vancouver Aquarium

Layla Osberg from Blenz is one crafty barista. With this incredibly detailed and elegant latte design, she stole the hearts of voters with her jelly-inspired creation, during the Vancouver Aquarium's Jelly Inva...

Jelly vs. Jellyfish – What’s the Diff?

September 23, 2013

Vancouver Aquarium

What’s the difference between “jelly” and “jellyfish”? A lot and a little at the same time. Here’s the breakdown: Jellyfishes are gelatinous marine animals that have an umbrella shape and stinging tentacl...

Follow Levi’s Post-Release Journey

September 16, 2013

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Much to the delight of the veterinary team who nursed him back to health and returned him to his home waters, Levi, a rescued harbour porpoise, is doing well. Before releasing him in Saanich Inlet last week,...

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