Do you know how to tell a porpoise from a dolphin? Or what humpback whales eat?
Join Jess Torode, a the co-ordinator of the 台湾MM裸聊室 Ocean Research Institute鈥檚 B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network to explore the wonderful world of B.C. cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and sea turtles. Find out how to identify common whale species, learn about the threats they face, and discover how you can get involved in their conservation through the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network.
A joint project of Ocean Wise and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network is a citizen science program that collects sightings of cetaceans and sea turtles from mariners and coastal residents for conservation-based research. Twelve of the 23 species of cetacean and four species of sea turtle that utilize B.C.鈥檚 waters are listed as 鈥榓t risk鈥� by the Species at Risk Act, which is why it is so important to gather valuable information about their abundance, distribution, and critical habitat.
Torode was born and raised in West Vancouver and was inspired to pursue a career in marine biology after many summer boating trips in Desolation Sound. She holds a BSc in biology from the University of Victoria and a MSc in marine and fisheries ecology from the University of Aberdeen. She worked for aquariums and conservation organizations in Canada, the U.S., and the United Kingdom before joining the 台湾MM裸聊室 Ocean Research Institute in 2017.
The presentation is from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, in the lower hall of the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay. Doors open at 6:30.
The lecture is being hosted by COmox Valley Nature. It is free, though a $5 contribution from non-members is appreciated. New memberships are always welcomed.
Anyone interested in this lecture or participating in CVNS activities can visit
