Our Ocean Neighbours (Ocean Week Campbell River Event)
Schedule
Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Maritime Heritage Centre | Campbell River, BC
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Join us for an evening of short talks exploring the incredible marine life in our ocean backyard here in Campbell River - from microscopic plankton to ocean giants. Hear directly from local scientists and discover the species that call these waters home. Speakers include:
- Felicia Vachon (MERS): Know Your Neighbours - Site Fidelity in Humpback Whales
- Shannon Myles and Kim Bedard (Hakai Institute) : Plankton and the Rhythms of the Seasons
- Emma Shuparski (Cetus Research and Conservation): Killer Whales and the Straitwatch Program
- Lydia Walton and Lauren Krzus (Hakai Institute): Sentinels of Change Initiative
- Jessy Phillips (Ocean Networks Canada): Campbell River Underwater Observatory
The event is hosted by the Marine Education and Research Society in partnership with Ocean Networks Canada, as part of Ocean Week Campbell River. Learn more at www.oceanweekcampbellriver.ca
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Where is it happening?
Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 2B9, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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