Ocean Discovery
A new adventure…
Posted on: February 23, 2010Our male Giant Pacific Octopus was sucessfully released back into the ocean on February 13th to enjoy the rest of his life in the Salish Sea. He was an ambassador for his species and inspired many people. Come and meet our new female octopus and learn about her special adaptations.
Love is in the ‘water’
Posted on: February 10, 2010When male hermit crabs are courting a female they will ‘sweep’ her off her feet by picking her up and carrying her around in her shell. Stay tuned for more courtship behaviours and mating rituals of animals in the Salish Sea!
Ever wondered just how BIG a blue whale is?
Posted on: February 8, 2010The 26 m long skeleton of a blue whale is on display at The Blue Whale Project Workshop (211 Harbour Road). Check it out! The next open house is February 9th from 5:30-8:30.
For more info please visit http://sites.google.com/site/bluewhaleproject/
What ocean animal weighs up to seven tonnes and eats only plankton?
Posted on: February 7, 2010Basking Sharks feed on zooplankton and are thought to be capable of filtering over 1800 tonnes of water per hour!
