Treasures of the BC coast
Travel from serene sand flats to swaying kelp beds to wave-swept rocky coasts. British Columbia boasts a great diversity of coastal habitats that host a large variety of marine species uniquely adapted to their homes.
Large, coastal scenes above and a diver’s view of the marine life living beneath the waves, surround you in the Treasures of the BC Coast exhibit. Here, you’ll find oozing hagfish, voracious seastars and the giant Pacific octopus – the largest octopus species in the world.
Peek into the expansive windows of the exhibits and come eye-to-eye with an octopus. You'll discover a diversity of intriguing marine animals including curious rockfishes, colourful sea anemones and sea cucumbers that breathe through their butts.
Peek into the expansive windows of the exhibits and come eye-to-eye with an octopus. You'll discover a diversity of intriguing marine animals including curious rockfishes, colourful sea anemones and sea cucumbers that breathe through their butts.
Peek into the expansive windows of the exhibits and come eye-to-eye with an octopus. You'll discover a diversity of intriguing marine animals including curious rockfishes, colourful sea anemones and sea cucumbers that breathe through their butts.