Aquarium Researcher Puzzled by Killer Whale Behaviour
After spending the summer in his research vessel trying to track resident killer whales with a hydrophone off B.C.’s Central Coast, Vancouver Aquarium cetacean researcher Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard was...
View ArticleEntangled Sea Lions Rescued by Vancouver Aquarium
As a veterinarian who cares deeply about the conservation and welfare of marine mammals, it may seem strange to find Dr. Martin Haulena of the Vancouver Aquarium aiming the crosshairs of a gun at a sea...
View ArticleTracking Rehabilitated Seal Pups’ Progress Via Satellite
After receiving months of care at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, presented by Port Metro Vancouver, seven rehabilitated harbour seal pups recently made their way down to the waters...
View ArticleGet Up Close to an African Penguin
Since their debut, penguin walks have been one of the Vancouver Aquarium’s most popular guest experiences, but with winter and the cold, rainy season approaching, the penguins have waddled inside for...
View ArticleDiscover Light in Unexpected Places
This morning, Vancouverites got an unexpected sight of aquatic light during their morning commute. In the spirit of our winter feature, Luminescence: a celebration of aquatic light, we teamed up with...
View ArticleBrighten Your Day with Glowing Creatures
This holiday season, come out of the cold and enjoy a unique experience of aquatic light that will help lift those winter blues. Discover the incredible world of fluorescent and bioluminescent light...
View ArticleRescued Sea Otter Responds Well to Treatment
Our veterinary team is happy to report that Walter, the rescued sea otter that was found in grave condition and suffering from gunshot wounds, is no longer in critical condition. After seven weeks of...
View ArticleA Warm Welcome to Millionth Visitor!
It was a very special day at the Vancouver Aquarium as we welcomed our one millionth visitor this morning. We surprised Janet Wallace, and her husband, Garth, of Seattle, Washington, with a special...
View ArticleAdopt a Beluga for the Holidays
Have you ever wanted to give the gift of a beluga whale but wondered how to fit it under the tree? With the Vancouver Aquarium’s Aquadopt program, the problem is solved. Adopt a beluga whale and the...
View ArticleMeet Our Newest Rescued Sea Otter Walter
We here at the Vancouver Aquarium are very happy to announce that Walter, the sea otter blinded by a shotgun blast near Tofino and deemed non-releasable due to his extensive injuries, is adjusting well...
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