Fresh Catch of Local Ocean News

New Orca Calf

Posted on: August 11, 2010

Please help us welcome a new calf to L-pod!

New L-pod Calf!

Posted on: August 11, 2010

Help us welcome and new calf to L-pod!

New Public Programs

Posted on: August 3, 2010

New Activities at the Centre! (more…)

Help us protect core habitat for the southern resident killer whales!

Posted on: July 16, 2010

Help us protect core habitat for the southern resident killer whales! (more…)

Photo Caption – River Otter

Posted on: April 27, 2010

Check out our Facebook page and share your ideas of a caption for the photo!

The egg has hatched!

Posted on: April 12, 2010

Join us in welcoming the eaglet and learn more about Bald Eagle behaviour by viewing the webcam (hancockwildlife.org).

Up close and personal…with Bald Eagles!

Posted on: March 11, 2010

Get up close and personal with a pair of Bald Eagles right here in Sidney! (more…)

Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Posted on: March 7, 2010

The grey whale migration is one of the longest of any mammal (up to 15,000 – 20,000 km round trip). (more…)

Sidney Spit Field Trip

Posted on: March 2, 2010

Some of our oceaneers went to Sidney Spit last week to explore the coastline. We saw some animals along the way including, bald eagles, river otters and deer.  We took advantage of this opportunity and collected some garbage off the beach. Come and see for yourself how littering affects the environment and learn how you can make a difference!

Biodiversity is Life…

Posted on: February 2, 2010

The United Nations has declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is a great place to learn more about diversity right here in our own backyard. Come and see for yourself why biodiversty is important and join us in protecting it! We can all make a difference!