Science – Ocean Wise's AquaBlog

AquaVan150: Continuing our Adventure Across Ontario

June 21, 2017

Our last Aquablog update highlighted our journey through the Prairies. Next up was Northern Ontario. Once we arrived at Thunder Bay, we decided to pay tribute to Terry Fox’s bravery by stopping at the monume...

Scientist Statement Supporting Research in Marine Mammal Facilities

Vancouver Aquarium

March 2, 2017

Vancouver Aquarium

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Some of you may be aware the Vancouver Park Board is looking to ban the continued study of whales and dolphins at our marine science centre due to pressure from animal rights critics. They cite that there is no...

Sea Star Die-Off a Dire Situation

Public Relations

January 22, 2016

Vancouver Aquarium

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Scientists are calling the decline of sea stars along the west coast the largest wildlife die-off ever recorded. The conclusion came at a gathering of marine scientists in Seattle last week. Hosted by Seattl...

Vancouver Aquarium Launches Arctic Research with Polar Knowledge Canada

Vancouver Aquarium

August 17, 2015

Arctic Connections, Vancouver Aquarium

This summer, scientists from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre are heading north to begin innovative Arctic research projects both below and above the ocean’s surface in collaboration with Polar Know...

Getting More Kids into Science with Help from Our Friends

Vancouver Aquarium

March 26, 2015

Vancouver Aquarium

Education is one of the founding pillars the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre relies upon to achieve our mission as a non-profit society dedicated to conserving aquatic life. We are also driven by our c...

Vancouver Aquarium Uses Hexacopter to Track Killer Whales

Vancouver Aquarium

September 23, 2014

Research Site - CORI, Vancouver Aquarium

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On August 14 of this year I found myself piloting the Aquarium’s cetacean research vessel Skana out of Telegraph Cove into the calm waters of Johnstone Strait with an ace research team on board; one of whom had...

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