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“These beasts are indeed terrible to look upon when alive, and they far surpass the sea bear [fur seal] in strength and size as well as in endurance of the … Continued

Who doesn’t love birds! Scroll down to learn about: Black Oystercatcher Red-necked Phalarope Black Turnstone Brown Pelican Great Blue Heron Black Oystercatcher Latin Name: Haematopus bachmani Distinguishing Features: Black feathers, bright … Continued

Salmon. Salmon. Salmon. The Oxford English Dictionary definition: “A large edible fish that is a popular sporting fish, much prized for its pink flesh. Salmon mature in the sea but … Continued

Southern Resident Killer Whales Face Many Challenges: Declining Salmon May be the Worst Written by Stefania Gorgopa Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are at risk and declining salmon are a … Continued

Pacific Whale Watch Association The Facts and Our Focus • We are 100% focused on the health of the whales and science-based solutions that best support their current and future … Continued

Advocates are pushing for a cull of British Columbia’s harbor seals. Such a decision could have consequences for a wide range of communities and industries. Authored by Brad Badelt  Earlier this … Continued

It was on the 11th of February this year, that researchers at OrcaLab in northern Vancouver Island picked up unusual calls on their hydrophones. The “clicks” heard were interesting enough … Continued

When the winter days are wet, and we are all bundled up, the birds around Victoria have different plans. Cold winter days are perfect days to be a duck! Around … Continued

HUGE, smelly, loud, funny, curious. These are all words that we hear from guests when viewing Steller sea lions, and yes, they are all those things. Huge Steller sea lions … Continued

Never has there been a more famous whale, real or imagined, than Moby Dick, the white sperm whale of literature who tormented an old sea captain. Captain Ahab swore to … Continued