For The Teachers’ Bulletin Board
Salmon Are Sacred!
Posted on: April 30, 2010We need your help! Drop by the centre and paint a salmon for Get Out Migration! (more…)
Celebrating People in Action: National Volunteer Week
Posted on: April 19, 2010Happy National Volunteer Week to all our amazing volunteers. Thanks for all you do to help the centre and the critters!
Celebrating People in Action!
Posted on: April 19, 2010Happy Nati0nal Volunteer Week to all our amazing volunteers. Thanks for all you do to help the centre and the critters!
National Wildlife Week
Posted on: April 5, 2010Celebrate National Wildlife Week April 4 – 10 and support conservation! (more…)
Lecture Series – Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis
Posted on: March 3, 2010Join us in welcoming Alanna Mitchell, Environmentalist and Science Writer, to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre.
March 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m
Seating is limited so get there early! See you then.
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.
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/
New Citizen Science Project Launched
Posted on: December 28, 2009My Salish Sea is a citizen science project and we need you help!
This interactive project is a great way to learn about our local ocean and share information with others. For more information please visit www.mysalishsea.ca
Build a Whale
Posted on: December 17, 2009Have you always wanted to learn more about Killer Whales? Now’s your chance. Come and see the offshore killer whale skeleton and learn how they are adapted to life in the ocean. This is an interactive program so bring the kids! This program is currently offered on weekends and periodically throughout the week.
Juvenile Grunt Sculpins
Posted on: December 10, 2009We would like to welcome seven juvenile grunt sculpins to the centre! These fish are adorable, come and see them for yourself. They are located in the long habitat by the oceans heartbeat.
