Orcas in British Columbia
May 21st, 2025
By Josh Silberg You’ll never forget seeing your first orca—the black dorsal fin effortlessly cutting through the water. Also known as killer whales, orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family and live in every ocean worldwide from the tropics to the Arctic to the Antarctic. Despite their broad range worldwide, British Columbia is undoubtedly one of the best…
Sea Otters in British Columbia
May 7th, 2025
By Josh Silberg To say sea otters are charismatic would be an understatement. These large ocean-going members of the weasel family star in viral YouTube videos, often dunking a basketball, holding hands, or munching on a clam. SEA OTTERS HAVE THE DENSEST FUR IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM In the 18th century, sea otters were famous for another reason: they have…
Coastal Birds of British Columbia
April 23rd, 2025
By Josh Silberg British Columbia’s coastline is home to a plethora of birds, from kaleidoscopic harlequin ducks and majestic sandhill cranes, to flittering western sandpipers. The province sits in a prime location along the Pacific Flyway, a migratory path taken by tens of millions of birds each year from the southern tip of South America to high up in the…
British Columbia’s Intertidal Ecosystem
April 9th, 2025
What lives in the shallows of the bc coast? Written by Josh Silberg A myriad of spineless wonders live everywhere you look in British Columbia’s intertidal ecosystem. At low tide, take a peek into a tide pool and count how many different species you can spot. The rocks are crusted with life. HIGHEST DIVERSITY OF SEA STARS EXIST IN BC…
Humpback Whales in British Columbia
March 26th, 2025
Written by Josh Silberg In the channel off in the distance, a heart-shaped blow spouts three meters into the air. The spray lingers for a few fleeting moments before poooosh. There it goes again! What you’re seeing is one of nature’s most charismatic creatures taking a breath. BC’S REBOUNDING HUMPBACK WHALE POPULATION Humpback whales are a treat to meet…
