Identification Guides
Check out these identification guides for Cetaceans, Sea Turtles, Pinnipeds and Sea Otters Found in British Columbia
Check out these identification guides for Cetaceans, Sea Turtles, Pinnipeds and Sea Otters Found in British Columbia
Discovery Kits are a hands-on resource that teachers and educators can borrow to bring into their classrooms. Borrowing a kit is completely free and includes free shipping and return shipping to anywhere within Canada.
Take your class/child on an journey through Átl’ḵa7tsem/Txwnéwu7ts / Howe Sound with this thoughtful Ed Kit.
400 million tons of plastic is produced every year, 36% of which is designed for single use or packaging. Of that number, only 9% is recycled. It’s fair to say that plastics are everywhere, including the ocean. In fact, approximately 13 million tons of plastic enters oceanic currents annually. Plastic has become a pillar of … Continued
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Are you a K-12 educator? Book a professional development workshop for your school or community group to learn how to teach climate change effectively to young people With more than 75% of educators agreeing that youth need more climate change education, Ocean Wise is on a mission to train educators on how best to discuss … Continued
Ocean Wise has combined our expert knowledge in ocean science, our ongoing research, and passion for the ocean to bring you Ocean Literacy Courses
Our Mobile Programs include the portable Sea Dome (an immersive 360° experience) and our hands-on artifact stations to spark curiosity, connect learners to aquatic ecosystems, and inspire real-world conservation actions. Programs are facilitated by experienced educators and align with the Ocean Literacy Framework to ensure engaging, age-appropriate learning outcomes. What we offer: Why it matters … 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 xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/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.