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Reptile takeover at Vancouver AquariumThere’s still some time left to enjoy what’s left of spring break and the Vancouver Aquarium might just be the place to checkout. Joaquin Marquez joins Jennifer Palma to showcase some of the friends you’ll meet at the aquarium.Global News Morning BCMar 28
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A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirrorResearchers at the New York Aquarium in New York City have set up a two-way mirror to deepen their understanding of beluga whales. They’ve observed ‘Natasha’ and her daughter ‘Maris’ displaying previously unobserved behaviours that appear to show self-awareness, such as studying their marshmallow-like faces and inspecting their teeth. Scientists say the ability to recognize...May 31
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Minute at the Movies: May 15, 2026This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James: A story that explores grief, healing, and friendship as Sally Field, playing an after-hours aquarium janitor, forms a bond with an aging, observant octopus in “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” A documentary on Canada’s own Martin Short, whose life and career has been filled with unrelenting joy...Global News at 5 EdmontonMay 15
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Dive into March break fun at Ripley’s AquariumIf you’re looking for something to do this March break, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is making a splash with family-friendly activities. Liem Vu checks out what’s making waves under the sea, and some new exhibits at the aquarium.Global News Morning TorontoMar 17
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Dragons Exhibit at Vancouver AquariumSpring break is here and if you’re looking for a family friendly activity, the Vancouver Aquarium has just the thing for you. Joaquin Marquez is here with more on the aquarium’s limited time Dragons Exhibit.Global News Morning BCMar 14
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Sally Field explains how she formed a bond with an octopusMorgan Hoffman sits down with Sally Field, the interview of her dreams. Sally portrays Tova in the film ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ a cleaner at an aquarium in a seaside town who finds it difficult to interact with people while still healing from the trauma she suffered following the death of her son. She now likes...The Morning ShowMay 8
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Vancouver Aquarium’s rescue centre releases harbour seal Bella into the wildAfter weeks of receiving care at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, harbour seal Bella is finally ready to be released back into the wild. Global’s Safeeya Pirani sees how the big day unfolds.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 4
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Caring for harbour seal pups at the Vancouver Aquarium – Meeting Fritzy and BellaSafeeya Pirani visits the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society to learn how the team provides care to harbour seal pups and what it takes to help nurse them back to health.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 2
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Rescued harbour seals make progress in their rehab journeyGlobal’s Safeeya Pirani visits the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society to see how growing harbour seals Fritzy and Bella are doing in their rehabilitation journey, and how they are getting closer to being released back into the wild.Global BCFeb 3
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Vancouver Aquarium launches new permanent axolotl exhibitThe Vancouver Aquarium is opening a new permanent exhibit dedicated to axolotls, one of the world’s most unique amphibians. The immersive gallery features multiple habitats, interactive displays and educational content focused on biology, culture and conservation. The exhibit also highlights the need to protect the axolotl’s fragile natural habitat in Mexico.EntertainmentJan 10
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Federal government reviewing export request for Marineland belugas ‘expeditiously’Marineland has proposed sending its remaining whales and dolphins to U.S. institutions, including SeaWorld and the Georgia, Shedd, and Mystic aquariums. The park has set a deadline for federal export permits, warning it will otherwise euthanize the animals. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson is reviewing the applications, while the animals remain under care at the Niagara...CanadaJan 22
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Consumer Matters: Overcharged by EasyParkAn EasyPark customer paid for parking at the Vancouver Aquarium only to be charged the summer rate. He was stonewalled by the company and wonders how many others were overcharged that day. EasyPark admits there was a “brief technical delay.” Anne Drewa reports for Consumer Matters.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 23, 2025
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Marineland faces difficult decisions for marine mammals careThe situation for animals at Marineland has taken another turn as the amusement park works to re-home its remaining marine mammals. After being denied an export permit for its belugas to an aquarium in China, Marineland now says its only options are to relocate the whales or euthanize them due to a lack of resources....CanadaOct 8, 2025
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‘Save the whales’: Ford ‘disappointed’ feds won’t send Marineland belugas to ChinaOntario Premier Doug Ford said he was “disappointed” on Wednesday after the federal government wouldn’t sign off on a proposal that would send 30 beluga whales in captivity at Marineland to China. He said he was “encouraging the federal government to allow (Ontario) to make sure these whales survive in a really great atmosphere or...CanadaOct 1, 2025
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Louisiana aquarium stumped by ‘virgin birth’ of baby shark in all-female tankThey say it takes two to tango, but the Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is trying to figure out how a baby swell shark was born in a tank holding two females that hadn’t seen a male in years. Heidi Petracek reports on the two possible explanations for this “virgin birth,” and what will confirm how...Global NationalFeb 5, 2025
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Lonely sunfish gets cutouts of visitors as Japanese aquarium undergoes renovationsA lonely sunfish is regaining its appetite after workers at a Japanese aquarium stuck paper cutouts of visitors to its tank. Staff say they noticed the creature seemed lonely after the aquarium temporarily shut down for rennovations, but it perked up once they put up the pictures of people’s faces and hung clothing to make...Jan 21, 2025
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World Snake DayThe Vancouver Aquarium’s Snake Expert Andrea Cotter dispels some common myths around snakes – in honour of World Snake Day.Global News Morning BCJul 16, 2019
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Vancouver Aquarium announces it will no longer display whales or dolphinsThe Vancouver Aquarium had vowed to fight a Park Board vote that banned cetaceans at their facility. But eight months later, the aquarium is now bowing to public pressure — announcing a future without showing whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. But what does it mean for the Stanley Park institution? Linda Aylesworth found out.Jan 18, 2018
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Vancouver Aquarium plans for future without whales or dolphinsVancouver Aquarium President and CEO Dr. John Nightingale speaks about the future of the facility and what the public can expect to see moving forward.EnvironmentJan 19, 2018
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Protestors demonstrate against Vancouver Aquarium lawsuitAnimal activists protested outside the Vancouver Aquarium against a lawsuit filed by the aquarium against the City of Vancouver and the park board over the cetacean ban. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6May 20, 2019