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Northern abalone

learnmore — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:40:14 +0000

We have some new animal ambassadors! Northern abalone are threatened and need our help.

Harbour Seal Pups

learnmore — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:42:24 +0000

It’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?

learnmore — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:30:31 +0000

Ochre stars are a keystone species!

Without them we would have an overabundance of mussels.

International Day for Biodiversity

learnmore — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:47:55 +0000

May 22 is International Day for Biodiversity! What are you doing this weekend to get out into nature?

Animal Moms

learnmore — Sat, 08 May 2010 04:57:35 +0000

Killer whale moms nurse their young for upto a year. Male calves stay with their moms for life!

Animal Mothers

learnmore — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:45:11 +0000

Sea lion moms rely on vocalizations to find their pup after returning from a foraging trip.While the pups are still nursing, they are left behind on the rookery so mom can find food.

Name That Animal

learnmore — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:18:57 +0000

Check out our Facebook page to name that animal!

Everyone’s Doing It!

learnmore — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:56:30 +0000

Earth 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’

learnmore — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:29:27 +0000

When 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?

learnmore — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:39:14 +0000

Basking Sharks feed on zooplankton and are thought to be capable of filtering over 1800 tonnes of water per hour!