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.

Research Education

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
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Report violations and marine mammals in distress

British Columbia call the Incident Reporting Line 1-800-465-4336 / DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Sponsor a Whale

Support the Marine Education and Research Society by sponsoring a Humpback Whale!
All proceeds go directly towards MERS research, education, and response efforts.

Sponsor A Whale

  • Argonaut

    (BCY0729)

  • Conger

    (BCY0728)

  • KC

    (BCY0291)

  • Moonstar

    (BCY0768)

  • Nick

    (BCX0565)

  • Twister

    (BCY0710)

View all 6 MERS sponsorship whales

Increasing
Understanding & Action

Education

Jigger (BCX1188) breaching ©Jackie Hildering

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.

Get Involved Donate
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May 1, 2025

How Wild! Contest Results

Here are the results of the inaugural “How Wild!” contest.  We partnered with the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective in this contest…

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Media Matters

The media plays a powerful role in marine mammal conservation. The imagery and text used can significantly influence: Recognizing the great…