United We Stand
Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed an incredible outpouring of support from our community against a proposed ban on cetaceans – whales, dolphins, and porpoises – at the Vancouver Aquarium. On behalf of ...
Every Whale, Dolphin and Porpoise Counts
By John Nightingale, President and CEO of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
As the Park Board is not allowing anyone to speak tonight, I wanted to share my personal thoughts on the topic of rescui...
Significant Concern Regarding the Park Board’s Proposed Ban
Thank you to all our supporters who have sent over 13,000 letters regarding the Vancouver Park Board proposed bylaw that would ban all cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) from Vancouver parks and, by ex...
Over 13,000 Letters of Support Objecting Park Board Proposed Bylaw
Thank you to all our supporters who have sent over 13,000 letters regarding the Vancouver Park Board proposed bylaw that would ban all cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) from Vancouver parks and, by ex...
Remembering Elfin
Since sharing an update on rescued sea otter Elfin’s health, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of kind words and fond memories shared by Vancouver Aquarium members, visitors, employees, and volunteers....
Along Came Elfin
From the moment he arrived as a young pup at Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre in October 2001, sea otter Elfin quickly found a way into the hearts of his new caregivers by “grooming” the staff’s jackets...
Important Letter From BC Teacher Re: Cetaceans in Human Care
Colin Young, a B.C. certified teacher working as the head of Curriculum Programs at Vancouver Aquarium, sent this letter to Canadian senators as they debate Bill S-203, new legislation that will negatively impa...
Rescued Sea Otters Pups Meet Tanu
Late last year, the Vancouver Aquarium welcomed three rescued sea otter pups Rialto, Mak, and Kunik. And last week – for the first time ever – the pups were introduced to an adult otter. Tanu, a 12-year-old res...