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New Orca Calf

learnmore — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:32:45 +0000

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

New L-pod Calf!

learnmore — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:31:22 +0000

Help us welcome and new calf to L-pod!

New Public Programs

learnmore — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:48:16 +0000

New Activities at the Centre!Activities include: storytime, creature features, shark feedings and more. Daily activities are posted at the front entrance but you are welcome to call in advance to see whats going on that day. Hope to see you all here!

Please note: Programs are subject to change without notice.

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

learnmore — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:36:37 +0000

Help us protect core habitat for the southern resident killer whales!
Our dockside public outreach campaign needs knowledgeable oceaneers to hand out free orca information packages to boaters at the Van Isle Marina fuel dock in Sidney.
Saturdays and Sundays until September. Volunteers shifts: 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm. Email orca@oceandiscovery.ca if you are interested!

Photo Caption – River Otter

learnmore — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:16:23 +0000

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

The egg has hatched!

learnmore — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:26:25 +0000

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!

learnmore — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:04:59 +0000

Get up close and personal with a pair of Bald Eagles right here in Sidney! This eagle cam is a great way to watch the adventures of a Bald Eagle family. The eggs are due to hatch approximately April 8th. Watch their development in the nest @http://www.hancockwildlife.org! Bald eagles play an important role in the ecosystem. Follow them to learn more!

Pacific Rim Whale Festival

learnmore — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:26:44 +0000

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

Join the fun on the shores of Vancouver Island’s wild west coast, as we celebrate the arrival of upwards of 20,000 grey whales on their northbound migration from the Baja Peninsula to Alaska’s Bering Strait and beyond.

When: March 6-14, 2010

For more information please visit: www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com

Sidney Spit Field Trip

learnmore — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:13:31 +0000

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…

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:29:29 +0000

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!