In celebration of Oceans Day, the Mayne Island Conservancy hosted a three-part event on whale conservation efforts in the Salish Sea on June 29, where we learned how connecting people to the ocean through art, innovation and citizen science can motivate protection of marine ecosystems. To open the evening, island Read more…
With Guest Lucy Quayle Do you want to learn more about whales that live in the Salish Sea and how we can help them thrive? We do! So we invited researcher Lucy Quayle from Simon Fraser University to share what she’s learned about local whales and the challenges they face in Read more…
This year many of us have lived quieter lives, keeping each other safe by distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. With restrictions in travel across the globe, a phenomenon occurred during the pandemic lockdowns that is unlikely to happen again anytime soon; a quieter ocean. Over the last few decades, it Read more…
See a whale, dolphin, porpoise or sea turtle? Learn about the importance of reporting your sighting to the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network. Seeing orcas and other magnificent sea creatures in their natural environment is a thrilling experience to say the least! We live in a place where sightings are a Read more…