January 25, 2026
Humpbacks in the Salish Sea – then and now
There was already whale watching in British Columbia in the early 1900s. It was wiped out by whaling. We share the…
Ocular (BCX1705) breaching ©MERS, MML-42
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December 22, 2025
Winter Whales
Humpback Whale migrations are staggered. Some individuals are still feeding off the coast of British Columbia in winter, leaving to migrate…
December 12, 2025
2025 MERS Annual Report
As the year draws to a close, it offers a chance to pause and look back on the projects, milestones, people…