
December 4, 2023
Filming Conger the Humpback Whale – Planet Earth III
Can you imagine what our team felt when we heard Sir David Attenborough say the name of Conger the Humpback Whale?…
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Inukshuk (BCZ0339) breaching ©MERS, MML-57
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
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 SafetyWe 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.
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December 4, 2023
Can you imagine what our team felt when we heard Sir David Attenborough say the name of Conger the Humpback Whale?…
December 1, 2023
By Jackie Hildering & Christie McMillan,Humpback Researchers, Marine Education & Research Society [Update December 1, 2023.Also see our article featured on…
November 30, 2023
[Update December 1, 2023.Also see our article featured on the BBC’s “Making Planet Earth III” page. This blog is full of…