Ocean Wise

• ‘Critical tool’: New whale detection technology being used in B.C. waters

  Ocean Wise has announced new underwater microphones will be used to detect whales in B.C. waters that will work to mitigate ship-whale collisions.

  Environment

  Apr 6
  
• Southern resident killer whales missing out on thousands of needed daily calories, study finds

  The average difference between the amount of energy the whales spent and the amount they could access is 28,716 calories, University of British Columbia research suggests.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2022
  
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• Ocean Wise brings the sea to Saskatoon students

  Four Saskatoon schools will house a travelling brand-new Ocean Wise Sea Dome where students can see ocean creatures and learn about climate change.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2022
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• B.C.-made whale-spotting app now being used to help protect against ship strikes

  "(When) you send in a sighting and you see a ship coming towards whales, sometimes you can actually see the ships slowing down or changing course a little bit."

  Environment

  May 22, 2021
• Vancouver Aquarium sold to U.S.-based attractions and tourism operator

  The facility has been struggling due to severe financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but staff have said the deal will save it from permanent closure.

  Economy

  Apr 15, 2021
• Grey whale off B.C. coast gets antibiotics after lesions spotted at tagging site

  The whale, named Chocolate, is part of the Pacific Coast Feeding Group and a pilot study between the U.S. and Canada to better understand the nature of these whales.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2021
• Marathon attempt to save Nanaimo sea lion caught on camera

  Unfortunately the effort, which included up to a dozen people carrying the large creature up over 100 stairs, wasn't able to save it.

  Environment

  Feb 26, 2021
• Recipe: Ned’s Naramata Inn + Ocean Wise Chowder

  Making this rich, creamy, sustainable seafood chowder at home is easier than you think.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 6, 2021
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• Seal pups rescued by Vancouver’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre released into the wild

  Four seals were released back into the B.C. wild today after completing their rehabilitation. 

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2020
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• No, don’t try and ‘rescue’ that distressed seal pup, says B.C. conservationist

  The plea comes after a man took a seal pup aboard his boat near Port McNeill, believing it was abandoned.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2020