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THREATS TO MARINE MAMMALS It’s hard to imagine that whales in the Salish Sea would worry about much in their day to day lives. Orcas are the apex predators of…
The Southern Resident Killer Whales are spending less time in the Salish Sea… Is it no longer a favourite place? The evidence is clear. Usually the Southern Resident Killer Whales…
My interest and love in the ocean began in Massachusetts. It was there, as a young girl, that I saw my first Humpback Whale. Right then, I knew I wanted…
“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…
The Race Rocks Lighthouse and Ecological Reserve is a spot we frequently visit on our Whale Watching Tours. In addition to being plentiful with marine life it is the most…
Same animals, different country Killer whales (orca) are one of most largely distributed mammals in the world and, just like humans, depending on where they are found they have cultural…
A Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper. I have spent most of the last two years at the Race Rocks Lighthouse and Ecological Reserve. I take a few…
An international attraction is coming to Victoria for four days. From July 18 to 21 the city will be taken over by an array of classic cars, hot rods and…
We often get asked what the best activities are to do in Victoria. Although it may differ between each person, we have compiled a list of our crew's favourite things…
Today's post is all about Auks! Auks are a group of marine birds, also known as alcids. They include murres, guillemots, auklets, puffins, and murrelets. These birds are all wing-propelled…