Upcoming Events
Southern resident killer whales: risks and realities
Feb 5, 2019 (18:00) - H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - Auditorium
Hosted by: Jessica Steele
Headlines have linked the decline of Southern resident killer whales to just about everything—noise, shipping, toxins, whale watching and fishing.
But are these the real threats to the survival of this iconic species? Join UBC marine mammal researcher Andrew Trites as he separates facts and research
from popular assumptions. British Columbians care deeply about killer...
Premiere Screening – Canada C3: A Voyage
Feb 10, 2019 (10:00 a.m.) - Yukon Arts Centre
Hosted by: Benjamin Aubé
Free screening
In 2017, the Canada C3—a signature project of Canada 150—connected Canadians from coast to coast in a 150-day ship expedition travelling 25,000 kilometres from Toronto to Victoria. Propelled by four central themes, including Reconciliation, the Environment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Youth Engagement, this once-in-a-lifetime journey served to better...
Ocean Frontier Institute - Grand opening of new lab space
Feb 14, 2019 (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) - Steele Ocean Sciences Building
Hosted by: Benjamin Aubé
Ocean Frontier Institute - Public Grand opening of new lab space
Steele Ocean Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, Halifax
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Celebrate the opening of new laboratory space, which is fully equipped with incubators, freezers, chemical storage, fume hoods, a glassware washer and sterilizer, and...
Prairies Conservation and Species at Risk Conference
Feb 19, 2019 - Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
Hosted by: Jessica Steele
Join us for the 12th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference
Held every three years since 1986, this is the premier conference for scientists, landowners, consultants, educators, nature enthusiasts, land managers, and others to share information and new approaches to conservation, agriculture and protection of prairie landscapes and...
Vancouver Chowder Chowdown
Feb 21, 2019 (19:00 - 22:00) - Vancouver Aquarium
Hosted by: Benjamin Aubé
Top Ocean Wise chefs compete head-to-head for the title of 2019 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion in Vancouver. Taste all the delectable original chowders, paired with local craft beers and vote for your favourite, all in support of sustainable seafood.
All proceeds directly support the Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program, which helps to ensure ocean life will be abundant...
Wild Salmon Policy - Moving from Policy to Action
Feb 23, 2019 (13:30 - 16:00) - Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Hosted by: Jessica Steele
The “Plan” is official; How can we make it real?
This workshop will have a DFO speaker explain the Wild Salmon Policy Implementation Plan (WSP) and a Pacific Streamkeepers Federation speaker identify areas of the plan needing Streamkeeper and community support. Following the speakers you will have a chance to add your ideas. The workshop's goal is to identify how...
LIVE IT: Race Rocks Live
Feb 26, 2019 - Race Rocks
Hosted by: Benjamin Aubé
Race Rocks Live
On Tuesday, Feb. 26th, join experts live from the field for this very special event. Sponsored by BC Ferries and in partnership with Pearson College UWC and BC Parks, Live It will be live streaming from Race Rocks, an ecological reserve located off Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Students will connect in real-time to explore the Coast...
Toronto Chowder Chowdown
Feb 27, 2019 (19:00) - The Fermenting Cellar
Hosted by: Benjamin Aubé
Toronto Chowder Chowdown is back on February 27, 2019. Top Ocean Wise chefs compete head-to-head for the title of 2019 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champion in Toronto. Taste all the delectable original chowders that feature sustainably caught seafood and are paired with local craft beer, ciders and spirits – then vote for your favourite!
All proceeds directly support the Ocean...
