Big news: registration is now open for our brand new Mountains to Ocean: Pathways in STEM Summer Camp! 🏔️🌊
Designed for curious youth ages 13–15, this week-long adventure takes participants on a journey from mountain peaks to the ocean shoreline. Through hands-on STEM activities, outdoor exploration, Indigenous knowledge sharing, and real conservation experiences, campers will discover B.C.’s ecosystems while building skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and science communication.
Along the way, they’ll take part in unforgettable Learning Journeys — including visits to the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre, exploring coastal ecosystems by boat, and heading into the alpine on adventures like the Sea to Sky Gondola.
✨ One week. Countless discoveries.
💙 Open to youth ages 13–15
📅 Registration is now open
Spots are limited — learn more and sign up today through the link in our bio.
We’ve welcomed so many new ocean lovers into our community this year, so it feels like the perfect time to re-introduce ourselves and the work we do.
Hello! We’re Ocean Wise, a Canadian ocean conservation nonprofit based in Vancouver. Our vision is a world where the ocean is healthy and thriving, and we’re on a mission to build a global community that takes meaningful action to protect and restore it.
We focus on addressing three major challenges facing our ocean: climate change, plastic pollution, and overfishing. Our teams lead conservation projects that protect whales, restore kelp forests, support sustainable fisheries, reduce plastic pollution, and educate and empower youth from elementary school through young adulthood.
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet and connects us all. Thanks for being part of this community — we’re so glad you’re here.
Got any questions about one of our conservation initiatives? Drop them in the comments below!
Happy World Ocean Day from all of us at Ocean Wise!
We need the ocean, the ocean needs us.
The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. It gives us every second breath we take, regulates our climate, and is home to an incredible diversity of life.
Unfortunately, our ocean is under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
But there is hope - and it starts with you. Head to ocean.org to find out how your #OneSmallAction can turn the tide for ocean abundance!
ps. want to celebrate the ocean at an event in your community? Head to oceanweekcan.ca to see what's happening near you today! And if you're in Vancouver, look out for @scienceworldca , @canadaplace , @vanconventions , and Pacific Coliseum (@pne_playland ) lit up blue to celebrate the ocean.
Join us for an accessible shoreline cleanup!
We’re teaming up with @neilsquiresociety to kick off National AccessAbility Week 2026 with a cleanup designed for everyone!
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00pm (Adaptive tech demo at 1:30pm)
📍 Devonian Harbour Park, Vancouver
This free event includes features to welcome participants with physical exceptionalities and neurodivergence including accessible porta potties, visual guides, and an adaptive technology tool library demo from the Neil Squire Society.
We're also so excited to share that this project was spearheaded by one of our Ocean Action Grantees, Rahul Chadha! 💙
Your feedback matters! Participants will be invited to share what made this event accessible and how we can continue opening our cleanups to as wide an audience as possible.
Register at the link in our bio!
What we can’t see is putting killer whales at risk.
New research shows toxic pollution in BC’s coastal sediments is moving through the food web,
from Chinook salmon to endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
The solution starts upstream. With stronger protections and better practices, we can reduce pollution and protect marine life.
Learn more at the link in bio.
#EndangeredSpeciesDay
Photo 1 by John Kelsey. @johnkelseyphoto
Photo 2 by NOAA, Ocean Wise, and Lance Barrett-Lennard.
Photo 3 by Lance Barrett-Lennard.
Photo 4 by Lance Barrett-Lennard.
Photo 5 by Alex Harris.
Photo 6 by Nicole Van Zutphen.
Join us for the next installment of our FREE webinar series - World Migratory Fish Day: The Great Fish Road Trip and explore the epic journeys of migratory fish.
Imagine traveling thousands of miles without a suitcase, a vehicle, or GPS. That is migration for fish. In this session, students will discover how salmon, eels, and other species navigate extraordinary routes and why healthy waterways are essential to their survival.
This virtual program blends science and storytelling to make the world of fish migration engaging, memorable, and accessible for learners of all ages.
Sign up at the link in our bio!
Whether you're a newborn whale or an full-grown human, we have a lot to thank our moms for! Don't forget to let your mom know how much you appreciate her today 💙
What a whirlwind five years it has been… We’re so grateful to the Government of Canada for its support of the Waves of Change partnership, made possible through funding provided by the Environmental Damages Fund’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund.
Together with @greenlearning Canada, @cgeducation_ , and @takingitglobal we’ve had an incredible opportunity to inspire and collaborate in ways we had never imagined. From the National Sea Dome tour to ecards to #decarbonize to the Commit2Act app we had a huge impact!
Thank you to all the incredible people who made these initiatives happen. Thank you for making Waves of Change such a success. ❤️🌊
To learn more about how to book the Sea Dome, check out the link in our bio!
#Maythefourth be with Yoda!
No, we don’t mean the tiny green Jedi (although we are also a fan), we mean Yoda—a remarkable southern resident killer whale.
Born in 2003 as the second calf of Lea, Yoda inherited the strength, courage and curiosity of her lineage. She swims, hunts and plays alongside her brothers, Lobo and Kelp, and travels with Opus and her son Sonata. Yoda is one of the very few breeding females left in the endangered population of southern resident killer whales. She reminds us that nature, like the galaxy, is full of wonder and balance.
If the Force of the ocean is strong with you today, consider symbolically adopting Yoda. Your symbolic adoption will help support ongoing research and initiatives to help whale populations thrive. Learn how at the link in our bio.
Dreaming of a summer spent making a difference? Apply for the Ocean Action Grant by May 15 and start your project as soon as June!
This five-month microgrant provides up to $5,000 to youth across Canada to launch individual or collaborative projects that create real environmental impact.
Eligibility:
🐟Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee status in Canada between the ages of 15 to 30 years old.
🐟Questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out at [email protected]
Apply now at the link in our bio!
Vous rêvez de passer l'été à faire bouger les choses ? Postulez à la bourse "Ocean Action" avant le 15 mai et lancez votre projet dès le mois de juin !
Si vous avez une idée pour lutter contre le changement climatique, la pollution plastique ou la surpêche, postulez dès aujourd'hui pour la concrétiser !
Cette micro-subvention de cinq mois offre jusqu'à 5 000 $ aux jeunes Canadiens pour réaliser des projets individuels ou collectifs qui ont un impact positif sur l'environnement.
Critères d'éligibilité :
🐟 Être citoyen canadien, résident permanent ou personne ayant obtenu le statut de réfugié au Canada, âgé de 15 à 30 ans ;
🐟 Avez-vous des questions ? Posez-les dans les commentaires ou écrivez-nous à [email protected].
Postulez dès maintenant en cliquant sur le lien dans notre bio !
Help us get coffee cups and lids added to Canada’s single-use plastics ban by signing our petition (link in bio!).
Last week we released our 2025 Shoreline Impact Report, which showed a clear decline in items already covered by the ban, including a 16% drop in plastic bags and a 3% drop in cutlery. But coffee cups? They rose by 19%.
Canada's plastic ban is clearly working, but we can use our voices to make it stronger.
And the winner is… 🥁🦪
After four intense rounds and one epic finale, @fannybayoysters has been crowned the 2026 Shuck for the Ocean Champion!
Eight incredible teams went head-to-head for the title: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar, @theoysterboysyvr , @bigshucker , @harbouryvr , @smittysoysterhouse , @bravovancouver , @hookrestaurantandbar , and @bobbyrockscustoms . But in the end Fanny Bay came out on top!
They’re walking away with an engraved knife from @knifewear 🔪 and two return tickets to compete at the @raspberrypointoysters International Shucking Competition at the @peishellfish Festival in September. Big shoutout to Raspberry Point for donating extra oysters for the event, they were delicious!
Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made our very first shucking event such a success 💙
Extra shoutout to our incredible judges @johnnysknifeforhire and @thelordofthecat , and to our amazing event partners @fannybayoysters and @vibrewing 💙
