Preliminary findings from Ocean Wise point to a breakthrough in methods to research British Columbia’s killer whales See Photos HERE Vancouver, B.C., August 20, 2024 – New research from Ocean Wise points to a breakthrough in how environmental DNA can be used to unlock secrets of British Columbia’s iconic killer whale populations. In fieldwork conducted … Continued
A Snowy Day at Sea during Ocean Wise Winter Whales Research As Ocean Wise research vessel Skana returns to port from its final winter field expedition for the season, the team spots blows around Moresby Island and up into Swanson Channel. “Mike, we got some blows up ahead” shouts Captain Gary Sutton. It’s members of … Continued
Reporter photos of the month: Photos: Top left, Lori Payne, top right, Kumiko Hawkes. Bottom, Susan Larlee YOUR SIGHTING REPORTS HAVE A BIG IMPACT! Thank you for taking the time to report your sightings! Sighting reports from citizen scientists like yourself are critical for monitoring and protecting at-risk cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and sea … Continued
When it comes to learning more about whales, researchers often need to tackle an important question – how do we study wild animals without bothering them? The Ocean Wise Whale Health and Monitoring Program uses cutting-edge science to monitor at-risk whale populations as well as develops novel conservation tools to protect whales from starvation. This … Continued
Photos of the month: Left to right, photo credit: Tom Wilson, Humpback Whales; Doug Davis, Risso’s Dolphins YOUR SIGHTING REPORTS HAVE A BIG IMPACT! Thank you for taking the time to report your sightings! Sighting reports from citizen scientists like yourself are critical for monitoring and protecting at-risk cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and sea … Continued
INTRODUCING SOME ‘SPLASHY’ NEW WHALE REPORT UPDATES! One of the most exciting experiences one can have along our coast is spotting a whale in the wild. With its easy reporting platform, built-in identification guide, and interactive Marine Mammal Regulations map, the WhaleReport app is the perfect accessory to amplify your whale spotting experience. WhaleReport allows … Continued
A roadmap to end ocean roadkill: Since 2018, The Ocean Wise Whale Report Alert System (WRAS) has been on a mission to combine citizen science and technology to help put an end to vessel strikes Ship collisions remain a global threat to whales, killing or injuring as many as 20,000 cetaceans each year. In 2023 … Continued
Ocean Wise integrates new method into its Whale Report Alert System to detect whales and reduce ship strikes Ocean Wise is pleased to announce a new method to help protect whales from ship disturbances and collisions in BC’s waters. For the first time ever, automatic detections from hydrophones – underwater microphones – will be used … Continued
On Family Day (February 19, 2024) some unexpected visitors entered the waters of Howe Sound, causing quite a splash! Onlookers were delighted to spot all 16 members of the A5 pod of northern resident killer whales. While killer whales are the second most reported cetacean (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) to the Ocean Wise Sightings … Continued
Beatrice Sharpe (she/her) is a grade 11 student and Youth to Sea Victoria ambassador. Spending most of her life in Victoria on the coast of British Columbia (BC), she loves everything about the ocean. Which is why she believes there needs to be more voices to protect it. A passionate learner and activist, she has … 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.