Our work to increase knowledge of the importance of BC’s marine environment and reduce threats to marine species includes: development of educational resources, media engagement, and presentations/courses to First Nations, boating groups, marine naturalists, fisheries officers, and other government officials.

Our research is aimed at reducing threats to marine species by informing policy and management decisions, and empowering us as educators. Our research efforts allow us to speak firsthand about issues related to whale survival. The majority of our current research is on Humpback Whales. Additional projects are directed at learning about poorly understood species such as Minke Whales and Mola spp.

We reduce threats to marine wildlife not only through rescue operations (as tasked by DFO), but also by studying how often and where incidents occur and tracking the survival of Humpback Whales involved. We train and support a local network to ensure reporting of incidents happens quickly, and that there are volunteers able to assist when needed.