Ocean Wise and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea have partnered to install a new display to highlight the plight of southern resident killer whales (orcas) in our local waters. Everett’s Tale The display tells the story of a young male killer whale named Everett (J18), whose body washed ashore near Vancouver, BC, in … Continued
When thinking of whale watching, you might picture yourself hopping on a boat. But did you know that here in British Columbia (BC), you have a high chance of seeing whales from land? Keep reading to discover 15 places to see whales from the land in BC. There are many places to see whales from land … Continued
Canada SailGP has partnered with Ocean Wise for their Race For The Future campaign, which focuses on raising awareness about the threats facing our oceans and taking action to protect them. One of the ways they’re doing this is through the WhaleReport app, which allows anyone to submit sightings of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles … Continued
The Ocean Wise Whale Team has had a busy field season. This is the fourth in a series of four blog posts from the team on the North Coast. We are lucky enough in Prince Rupert to get a steady stream of aquatic visitors all year long. Humpback whales frequent the highly productive waters from April to … Continued
The Ocean Wise Whale Team has had a busy field season. This is the third in a series of four blog posts from the team on the North Coast. Stay tuned to our social media account for part 4! It’s a beautiful day on the North Coast, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to fly our drone, “Storm”! Sunshine … Continued
The Ocean Wise Whale Team has had a busy field season. This is the second in a series of four blog posts from the team on the North Coast. Stay tuned to our social media account for parts 3, and 4! Science is always evolving, but a particularly exciting new research technique has been emerging to study marine animals. … Continued
The Ocean Wise Whale Team has had a busy field season. This is the first in a series of four blog posts from the team on the North Coast. Stay tuned to our social media account for parts 2, 3, and 4! Harbour porpoises are frequent visitors to the waters around Prince Rupert, a port … Continued
As the oil spill from the fishing boat Aleutian Isle reaches Canadian waters, conservation groups and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans call on public to help by reporting whale sightings. Scientists at Ocean Wise, The Whale Museum, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, the Marine Education and Research Society, and the Department of … Continued
“Celebrate Springer!” marks the 20thth anniversary of the dramatic rescue in Puget Sound of the orphaned orca Springer (A73) and the heroic efforts by Washington and British Columbia teams working together to return her safely to her home 300 miles north in Johnstone Strait at the north end of Vancouver Island. Twenty years later, Springer … Continued
20 YEARS AGO, THE WHALE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER TO SAVE A LITTLE ORPHANED ORCA. HERE’S WHY SPRINGER’S STORY GIVES US REASON TO CELEBRATE! 20 years ago, a little northern resident killer whale calf named Springer (A73) was found orphaned in Puget Sound. 500 kilometres from home, she was starving, sick, and completely alone. A diverse … Continued
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