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Join Aaron Purdy to learn all about the whales in our waters!

 

Discover tips and tricks for identifying BC’s common cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), hear about recent nearby sightings, and learn about the threats these animals face. Find out how Ocean Wise helps to mitigate these threats discover how you can become a citizen scientist by submitting your cetacean sightings on your next coastal adventure. After this talk, you will have all the tools you need to jump in and do your part to protect BC’s cetaceans!

 

Aaron joined Ocean Wise in 2019 as the Outreach and Education Lead for the Southern Vancouver Island Cetacean Research Initiative. He works to promote the BC Cetacean Sightings Network, educate BC residents about whale conservation, and coordinate community-led research in the Southern Vancouver Island area. Since completing his BSc in Zoology from the University of Calgary, Aaron has worked both as a researcher and educator in the non-profit sector. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2019 with a MSc in Zoology where he studied the diving physiology of Steller sea lions.

 

 

Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.

 

Please note that this session will take place over Zoom. You will need a microphone and speakers, or a headset, in order to take part in the session.