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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…

Do you live in Victoria and have always wanted to do the “touristy” things? This year Attractions Victoria is giving you 2 weekends of fun! With Be a Tourist in…

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…

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…

Its that time of year again! The air is feeling crisp, the shops are getting busier and you are humming Christmas carols. Whether you are a local or a tourist,…

The winter season is upon us and things are slowing down in Victoria, British Columbia. Is it only the tourist season ending? Does the marine wildlife take a break too?…

On 11-12th of October a symposium was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. People from the Government of Canada, the private sector and researchers gathered in Vancouver Convention Center to discuss…

This week, SpringTide owner Dan Kukat was in the news concerning a somewhat unexpected ally in whale conservation: the Royal Canadian Navy. The Navy, whose Pacific base of operations is…

It’s high summer in coastal BC, and that means the waters on our coast are getting crowded. It’s peak season for fishing, both recreational and commercial. Fisherman ply the waters…