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The Not-So-Friendly Fish

Clownfish may look cute, but they can be scarier than sharks.

Wonderous Jellies

Find out more about these ancient and surprisingly versatile animals.

Get Jelly With It

Go behind the scenes at the Vancouver Aquarium and get all your jellyfish questions answered.

Are You Afraid of the Deep?

This Halloween, discover the scary side of our amazing oceans.

Survival of the Salmon

Follow the sockeye's incredible battle for survival on its journey from egg to spawner.

Sustainable Seas

From invertebrates to seaweed, wild to farmed, find out the seafood facts for eating sustainable.

Diving for Geoducks

Join a geoduck harvesting dive and find out why these giant clams are seriously sustainable.

Otters & the Ecosystem

They're adorable — and they're critical to the kelp ecosystem.

Otter-ly Cute

Sea otters are more than a little adorable. But why?

Speaking Whale

Whale communication is as fascinating as it is crucial — it's also under threat.

The Whale Trail

Encounter whales from land and help scientists protect them — it's a whale-y good option.

Big Ocean, Big Challenges

From rising seas to the melting Arctic, we explain the ocean's toughest issues — and what we can do.

Beautiful Bluefin

The bluefin tuna is a magnificent and threatened fish. How can we turn around a survival situation?

Ocean Cooking

Executive Chef Ned Bell is passionate about sustainable seafood: kelp, lionfish and more!

Chasing Shrimp

It’s the most popular seafood in North America, but where are these delicious crustaceans raised?

Diving for Coral and Critters

Dive deep into stories from the underwater world.

Cold Corals

Think corals are exclusive to the tropics? In the deep dark depths, cold-water corals thrive.

I Am the Walrus

You're really going to love them.

Lost Sharks

This Shark Week, it's not all about the Great White. Discover the hidden sharks from the deep.

Rescuing Marine Mammals

Stories from the Marine Mammal Rescue centre, a hospital for sick, injured and orphaned animals.

True North, Strong and Free

On Canada Day, let's find out why we need a healthy Arctic for a healthy future.

Get Outside

Enjoy the great outdoors without all that pesky single-use plastic.

Father's Day, Ocean Style

Take a peek inside the world of underwater dads.

World Ocean Day

This World Ocean Day, celebrate 71% of our planet.

Beat the Heat, Save the Ocean

Love your mocha frappe, but hate the plastic cup? Have we got a solution for you.

Recycling Real Talk

Your plastic bottle's journey is just beginning. Find out what happens next.

Douglas Coupland, King of Plastic

The acclaimed artist's new art installation is an immersive look at the plastic pollution crisis.

Mom's the Word

This Mother's Day, dive deeper into the world of under-sea parenting.

Bird's Eye View

This Bird Day, discover some incredible birds - and the challenges they face in nature.

Championing the Ocean's Animals

This World Veterinary Day, discover more about the people caring for marine animals.