Real Facts That Are Fun to Share!
Northern abalone
Posted on: July 4, 2010We have some new animal ambassadors! Northern abalone are threatened and need our help.
Harbour Seal Pups
Posted on: May 31, 2010It’s seal pup season! If you see a seal pup on the beach please leave it be, it is not an orphan. Mother seals leave their pups alone for up to 12 hours at a time while they are foraging.
Did you Know?
Posted on: May 26, 2010Ochre stars are a keystone species! (more…)
International Day for Biodiversity
Posted on: May 22, 2010May 22 is International Day for Biodiversity! (more…)
Animal Moms
Posted on: May 7, 2010Killer whale moms nurse their young for upto a year. Male calves stay with their moms for life!
Animal Mothers
Posted on: May 6, 2010Sea lion moms rely on vocalizations to find their pup after returning from a foraging trip. (more…)
Name That Animal
Posted on: April 9, 2010Check out our Facebook page to name that animal! (more…)
Everyone’s Doing It!
Posted on: March 21, 2010Earth Hour is fast approaching! On March 27 at 8:30 pm, millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for an hour to demand action on climate change. Tell us your story. How are you going to make a difference?
Love is in the ‘water’
Posted on: February 10, 2010When male hermit crabs are courting a female they will ‘sweep’ her off her feet by picking her up and carrying her around in her shell. Stay tuned for more courtship behaviours and mating rituals of animals in the Salish Sea!
What ocean animal weighs up to seven tonnes and eats only plankton?
Posted on: February 7, 2010Basking Sharks feed on zooplankton and are thought to be capable of filtering over 1800 tonnes of water per hour!
