Session 2: Icons of the Pacific
Monday October 26, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Monday October 26, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
This event has ended! It can be watched online.
A look into the history and journey of whales throughout Gwaii Haanas and why protecting these habitats benefits us all.
Place: Vancouver Aquarium, Aquaquest entrance, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park
Host: Don Enright, National Parks Interpretation Specialist, Parks Canada
Lance Barrett-Lennard: “Icons of the Pacific" - Join Dr. Lance
Barrett-Lennard, lead Vancouver Aquarium researcher on cetaceans, as he
presents new research findings about the abundance, behavior and
ecology of Haida Gwaii orcas and humpbacks.
Caitlin Birdsall: “Wild Whales” - Join Caitlin Birdsall from the
Cetacean Sightings Network to learn how you can make a difference to
our oceans by reporting a whale sighting.
Kathy Heise: “Historical Whale Dynamics” - Join Kathy Heise,
marine mammal researcher, to learn about whale populations and impacts
of historical whaling in Gwaii Haanas.
Krista Royle and Lindsay McBlane: “Mapping and Modeling
Demystified” - Join Krista Royle and Lindsay McBlane, Parks Canada
Geomatics specialists, as they deconstruct the complexities of mapping
and modeling tools used for Gwaii Haanas.
Marine Poster Contest gallery: “What I Love About the Ocean” -
Admire the creative artwork of BC students in grades 4-8 in this
display that showcases their love for the ocean. Learn more about this
year’s contest.
The series is open to the public and admission is free. Seating is limited.
Please RSVP to: lectureseries@vanaqua.org or phone 604-659-3432 and specify you will attend session two.
