April 17, 2024
Whale Mystery Solved – Cirque
Whale ID mystery SOLVED!Confirmed after 7 years – Cirque IS Glacier’s calf! How this unfolded: On January 11th, 2017, friend of…
Participants on a MERS fundraising trip
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Foster understanding and conservation
Join us in pushing for marine conservation. Learn, use your voice, and take action. We all have a role to play in protecting the ocean and its inhabitants.
Together, our efforts can create positive change.
Sea Otter, ©Christie McMillan, MERS
Learn, engage, be a steward
Through engaging presentations and courses, we strive to promote marine conservation, reduce threats to marine life, and inspire stewardship for the marine ecosystem on BC’s coast. We offer learning opportunities in multiple formats: attend a presentation, watch a webinar, or take one of our multi-day Marine Mammal Naturalist Courses. Stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter.
Education at our Port McNeill Office
How boaters can help
Safe boating around marine mammals protects whales and people. You can help by knowing the Regulations and best practices for operating around marine mammals. When on the water, stay alert and know what to look for as indicators of marine mammal presence. Fly the Whale Warning Flag to alert others of whales nearby. Lead by example and share your knowledge with other boaters.
Help educate
Expand the reach of MERS by sponsoring a “See a Blow, Go Slow” sign or attending one of our learning opportunities. Share our content online. We need empowered, informed ambassadors to help our educational messaging reach further.
Join us to help the whales, and the ocean they depend on.
MERS outreach ©Marieke Knierim, MERS
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April 5, 2024
Celebrate With Us – Planet Earth III in Canada
On April 21st, the episode of Planet Earth III in which we were involved will air in Canada. Make sure to…
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…