An Underwater Art Gallery… for Fish?
By Amanda Weltman, Ocean Wise Field Research & Data Assistant
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to go to an art gallery… underwater?
If so, you’ll be delightfully surprised to learn that t...
The Good Kind of Research Flukes
By: Julie Merchel, Ocean Wise research assistant at the North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative
Everybody wants to be a whale researcher! But what do whale researchers do when they’re out on the water? And...
Whitecaps FC and Vancouver Aquarium bring you ‘ugly Christmas sweater’ face masks
’Tis the season for ugly sweaters. And while you may fancy your face beautiful, the socially responsible thing to do these days is to wear a mask. So why not wear a mask to match that ugly sweater?
To fill ...
Generations of Sustainability in Montreal – the Marina Del Rey Family
November 6th, 2020
“Dad was the son of an Italian immigrant and grew up with 32 first cousins – so, of course, everything he does is in the mindset of family.” – All quotes ar...
Remembering Sarah McAlpine
The Ocean Wise family is recognizing the contribution of Sarah McAlpine: mother, wife, educator and tireless supporter of the Vancouver Aquarium.
Sarah passed away on October 26th at the age of 81 (Vancouve...
Winner of Halloween’s Spookiest Fish Contest
October 31st, 2020
Healthy and flourishing oceans are rich with species, including some incredibly spooky ones. Leading up to Halloween, the Ocean Wise Seafood team asked their followers on Instagram and Fa...
Ocean Not Immune to Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have been far reaching, touching industries and issues as diverse and complex as tourism, education, and mental health. And now, we know that COVID-19 is also impacting our o...
Simple tips to reduce your waste this spooky season
What’s the scariest part about Halloween? The ghoulish costumes? The frightening films? The impending sugar crash? For us - it’s the waste.
At Halloween, everything seems to be covered in single-use plastic...