Fresh Catch of Local Ocean News
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!
NEPTUNE goes live from the deep ocean!
Posted on: December 8, 2009Oceans cover almost three quarters of the earth’s surface. NEPTUNE Canada offers a unique approach to ocean science. To learn more please visit www.neptunecanada.ca.
Welcome to the community J46!
Posted on: November 17, 2009Introducing….J46 the newest member of our endangered population of resident killer whales. (more…)
