Fresh Catch of Local Ocean News
Help us protect core habitat for the southern resident killer whales!
Posted on: July 16, 2010Help us protect core habitat for the southern resident killer whales! (more…)
Photo Caption – River Otter
Posted on: April 27, 2010Check out our Facebook page and share your ideas of a caption for the photo!
The egg has hatched!
Posted on: April 12, 2010Join 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, 2010Get up close and personal with a pair of Bald Eagles right here in Sidney! (more…)
Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Posted on: March 7, 2010The 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, 2010Some 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, 2010The 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!
New Elephant Seal Pup – Race Rocks
Posted on: February 2, 2010There is a new addition to the population of elephant seals on Race Rocks. This is the fourth recorded elephant seal birth at Race Rocks.
Elephant seals usually give birth in California. Race Rocks is the most northern range for the seals. For more info on Race Rocks and to observe the elephant seals with their videocam, please visit racerocks.com.
First Killer Whale Calf of 2010!
Posted on: January 7, 2010Welcome J47, the first J Pod baby born in 2010! This is great news for the Southern Resident Killer Whale population, which has now increased to 88 individuals. For more info and pictures please visit www.whaleresearch.com.
New Family Programs!
Posted on: December 20, 2009Join us on Dec 21-23 for family programs at the Centre. A great way to spend some time with the family and learn more about the Salish Sea and the animals that call it home. There will be lots of activities including christmas themed crafts and story time. Stop by the center and see what we have planned for the day! Happy Holidays!
