Call of the Ocean

Grey whales are facing an alarming spike in starvation and deaths along the British Columbia coast, driven by climate change and a severe lack of food in their Arctic feeding grounds.
We're calling supporters to help us protect these gentle giants. Will you answer the call?

About grey whales

Bring the ocean to your community

Whether you’re inspiring future scientists, engaging curious learners, or creating a memorable community event, our educators bring the wonder of the ocean right to your doorstep.

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Who we are

Ocean Wise is Canada's largest ocean conservation group. For over 30 years we've been engaging and empowering Canadians to take action for ocean. From Vancouver to Toronto. Halifax to Pond Inlet. Wherever we call home, the ocean connects us. Together, we are shaping a healthy future ocean – for us, our children and generations to come.

Vision: A world in which the ocean is healthy and thriving.
Mission: To turn knowledge of the ocean into action for the ocean

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1,205,000+

people educated through ocean programming

75,000+

Whale Alerts sent to commercial mariners

1,400+

Sustainable seafood options to choose from

30 Years

of Shoreline Cleanups

Sustainable Seafood

Salish Country Cookbook: Dulse-Shellfish-Quamash Stew

Ingredients 1 1/2 quarts fish stock 1 1/2 cups wet dulse seaweed 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2...

Education

Ocean Wise and Classrooms Without Walls Bringing Ocean Education to Students Around the World

For many young people living through conflict and displacement, access to education can be uncertain. Through a partnership with Classrooms...

Whales

Three of the largest animals on Earth just got their first DNA test

Media Assets August 12, 2026, Vancouver, BC — Blue, fin, and sei whales are among the largest animals ever to...