Report a Sea Turtle or Cetacean Sighting!The Vancouver Aquarium is interested in any reports of cetaceans (whales, dolphins or porpoises) and sea turtles in and around B.C. waters. Sea turtles and cetaceans are an important - and, in some cases, endangered - part of BC's marine life. To protect them, researchers need to understand more about where they are, what they're doing, and when. You can help by sharing what you've seen. The
Vancouver Aquarium has two programs that document your sightings. Get involved and join
the hundreds of participants from all over our coast in
helping conserve our cetaceans and turtles. BC Cetacean Sightings Network: In 1999, the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network was established to collect and compile sightings reports submitted by the public. When analyzed, these sightings data create a clearer picture of cetacean habitat use and aid in our understanding of these creatures and their requirements. Visit the Cetacean Sightings Network site to report a sighting, or to find out how to identify different types of cetaceans on our coast. Sea Turtle Sightings Network: To find out how to report a sea turtle sighting, how to idenfity the turtles you might see in coastal BC areas, or to learn more about the Vancouver Aquarium's sea turtle conservation initiatives visit the turtle sightings page. |