April 17, 2024
Whale Mystery Solved – Cirque
Whale ID mystery SOLVED!Confirmed after 7 years – Cirque IS Glacier’s calf! How this unfolded: On January 11th, 2017, friend of…
Empowering minds, protecting marine life
Inukshuk (BCZ0339) breaching ©MERS, MML-57
Fostering understanding and conservation
The Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) is dedicated to promoting conservation and understanding of marine ecosystems through scientific research, environmental education, and marine wildlife response. We are privileged to be based in the Territories the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw (the Kwak̕wala-speaking Peoples) and acknowledge their ongoing knowledge and stewardship of these lands and waters.
Boater Safety
See a Blow? Go Slow!
Our “See a Blow? Go Slow!” campaign provides information about Marine Mammal Regulations in Canada, how to avoid collisions with marine mammals, and what to do if collision or entanglement occurs.
Laws & Boater Safety
Get involved with MERS
We expand our reach through building community. Join us! There are many ways you can get involved. Participate in events. Help educate. Become a donor. Contribute data. Use the Whale Warning Flag and model best boating practices around the whales. Sponsor a Humpback Whale. Purchase sustainable goods from the Ocean Store.
Join us to help the whales, and the ocean they depend on.
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April 5, 2024
Celebrate With Us – Planet Earth III in Canada
On April 21st, the episode of Planet Earth III in which we were involved will air in Canada. Make sure to…
December 19, 2023
2023 MERS Annual Report
As 2023 comes to a close, we want to report out about our achievements this year. Our 2023 Annual Report highlights some…