We Are Temporarily Closed
The Aquarium has paused all on-site public programming and temporarily closed to the public while we focus on transformation.
We Are Temporarily Closed
The Aquarium has paused all on-site public programming and temporarily closed to the public while we focus on transformation.
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The Vancouver Aquarium may be temporarily closed, but there are many ways to stay connected with us and make a difference for the ocean.
Through virtual learning, Ocean Wise education connects students, parents, teachers and communities to the ocean to create lifelong ocean ambassadors.
Chose Ocean Wise recommended seafood to help ensure that ocean life will be abundant for generations to come.
Take action in your community wherever water meets land, one bit of trash at a time.
Through multi-faceted research, citizen science, engagement, action-oriented initiatives, and sharing information, scientists and staff at Ocean Wise combat the problem of ocean plastic pollution.
Improving our understanding of how today’s rapid changes impact both wildlife and the people who rely on it for social, cultural and nutritional wellbeing.
Ocean Wise is conducting long-term studies to monitor the health and status of marine mammal populations.
The Vancouver Aquarium undergos regular accreditation inspections by professional associations. The voluntary accreditation process is a independent verification that we meet or exceed professionally-established standards of animal care, education, conservation and research.