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…
MERS Marine Education & Research Society
Pulteney (BCZ0297) lunge-feeding ©MERS, MML-42
Get to know MERS
We are a registered Canadian charity promoting conservation and understanding of marine ecosystems. We are based on northern Vancouver Island in the Territories of the Kwak̕wala-speaking Peoples.
Our work revolves around three key pillars: research, education, and response. With a research focus on whales, we are driven to understand and reduce anthropogenic impacts on marine species. Our research directly influences our educational efforts to motivate behavioural change to reduce threats and inspire stewardship. We are primary responders for dead, distressed, and injured marine mammals (as tasked by DFO) and assist with training of response volunteers. Our research and education efforts inform communications around marine mammal rescue and response.
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 expand the reach of our efforts 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 marine mammals. 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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