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Threats to Whales

Wild whales, dolphins, and porpoises are struggling to maintain healthy populations due to the threats they face in our local waters. And many of these threats are human-caused. Explore the main threats impacting cetaceans below.

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Plogging for the Ocean

Love the ocean? Want to learn more about what is being done to restore and protect it? Our monthly newsletter is short, sweet and keeps you in the know.

Ocean Wise Sea Dome – Vancouver Island Tour 2026

The Ocean Wise is heading to the Island! Our mobile team will be visiting communities on Vancouver Island from March 10 – 23, bringing amazing marine artifacts, the immersive Ocean Wise Sea Dome and interactive activities with marine experts! The team will be headed to Nanaimo, Tofino, Ucuelet, Port Alberni and Victoria! Visit us at … Continued

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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xÊ·məθkwÉ™y̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ”/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.