Doors open at 6:30 pm at the Ag. Hall; Admission by donation. Where millions of birds and billions of fish once thrived unhindered, they now struggle to co-exist with the unregulated growth of Port Metro-Vancouver. Local filmmakers Brendan Chu, Chris Jenkins, and Jakob Dawson explore the Fraser Estuary, the original Read more…
The intertidal zone is the area of shore between the lowest and highest tides. From sea stars to tidepool sculpin, an amazing array of different creatures call this harsh environment home.
Anemones, sea stars, and limpets, oh my! On June 26th, join the Mayne Island Conservancy for a guided exploration of Piggott Bay’s intertidal zone for one of the lowest tides of the year. See firsthand the incredible biodiversity of the intertidal area and learn about the ways intertidal creatures have Read more…
Sea Discovery: Chitons, the algae vacuums of the intertidal Chitons are a group of molluscs that are defined by the eight plates that act as armour on their backs. These plates are mobile and allow the oval-shaped mollusc to curl itself into a ball when hiding from predators (just like Read more…
Weekly Sea Discovery: Wasting Sea Stars of the Intertidal Many of you may have noticed or heard about the virus causing sea stars along the Pacific Northwest to waste away, known as Sea Star Wasting Disease/Syndrome. The virus isn’t new, but changes in ocean temperature and marine environments have resulted Read more…
On Saturday afternoon we’ll be exploring the seashore at Kadonaga Bay to discover the diverse creatures that live there. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts including Kelly Nordin, Dave Hutchinson, and Michael Dunn that will help identify the creatures we find. A favourite pastime of Kelly Nordin & Read more…