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Dive into discovery with Ocean Wise and turn young ocean lovers into the next generation of changemakers.

Tackling ocean issues can feel overwhelming. Sea the Solutions Workshops make learning engaging, interactive, and easy to bring into the classroom.

Educators get the tools and language to explore key ocean challenges, drawing on real-world work from Ocean Wise. Through research, solutions, and career connections, students learn about ocean issues and are inspired to take action.

Grounded in curriculum connections, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and leading education frameworks, these workshops build core competencies like creative thinking, problem solving, and environmental stewardship.

Each workshop includes two lessons:

Teacher-led lesson. Start with a ready-to-use Ocean Wise lesson featuring videos, graphics, quizzes, and speaker notes. Students explore the topic, discuss ideas, and create a mind map to show their learning.
Ocean Wise-led lesson. An Ocean Wise Educator joins your class in-person to build on the learning through hands-on activities and practical solutions for protecting and restoring our ocean.

Workshops are also available for camps, consisting of one Ocean Wise-led lesson with hands-on activities.

Available Workshops

Whales - Ocean Guardians

Curriculum Connections Workshop overview

Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution

Curriculum Connections Workshop overview

Whales - Ocean Guardians

As sentinels in global climate systems and nutrient cycling, whales take care of our ocean and our planet. These giant guardians migrate through the ocean with ancestors dating back to 40 million years ago (Smithsonian Ocean, 2020). Not only are whales vital to ocean health, but they are also culturally significant to many Indigenous nations across Canada, supporting subsistence and spiritual practice for Inuit and Tsleil-Waututh, among other communities. Today, whales are threatened by countless environmental risks such as overfishing, noise pollution, and vessel strikes. Now more than ever, we must work together to protect whales!

Our Whales - Ocean Guardians Workshop explores the wonder of Whales and their connection to ocean health! Explore topics of marine mammal conservation and research and learn about ways that you can be a part of protecting our Ocean.

Curriculum Connections

Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution

Our ocean is home to countless marine species under threat from plastic pollution, underwater noise and environmental toxins. But it’s not just the whales and salmon that pay the price — humans are at risk, too. Approximately 11 million tonnes of plastic waste enters our environment annually, expecting to increase even more by 2040. Now more than ever, it is crucial we work together to enact real change!

Our Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution Workshop is an exciting opportunity where YOU can provide your students with important knowledge on plastics! Our program provides hands-on activities and engaging discussion sessions for students, allowing them to explore scientific innovations, policy, and eco-careers!

Curriculum Connections

Important Information

📍 Our Workshops are currently available for schools located in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Port Moody, and Coquitlam.

If your school is not on this list or you’re located in another province, please fill out this waitlist form so we have your contact information. We will let you know when our program expands to include more areas!

Program Length and Cost: All programs include an interactive presentation, multi-media visuals, and Q&A time between students and our expert staff.

Elementary School (Grades 3-7): 45 minutes – $150/session
High School (Grades 8-12): 60 minutes – $200/session
Camps (Ages 8-18): 60 minutes – $200 +GST

All payment processed via Rezgo.

Discounts: For multiple workshops booked on the same day at the same school

2-4 bookings – 20% off total bookings
5-8 bookings – 35% off total bookings

Booking Times: Programs are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Cancellation Policy

Participant cancellations (school/organization booking)

30+ days before the scheduled program date: 100% refund of fees paid.
14–29 days before the scheduled program date: 50% refund of fees paid.
Less than 14 days before the scheduled program date: No refund.

Ocean Wise cancellations (weather, staffing, unforeseen circumstances)

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a booking due to inclement weather, staff capacity, or other unforeseen circumstances (e.g., safety or operational issues).
If Ocean Wise cancels:
- You will be notified using the booking contact information provided at registration.
- We will work with you to reschedule to the next available date (or another mutually agreed date) or provide you with a full refund.