BlueAct Marine Society

"BlueAct Marine Society is on a mission to inspire, educate, and foster behavioural change for a thriving coastal life. Through our well-structured conservation projects, we've made a tangible impact." "Our conservation work is placed-based, centred around Gibsons Harbour, Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound, and the Salish Sea. We work with and bring together partners to support stewardship projects that help sustain healthy coastal life. Our goal is to inspire and educate the community to engage in pro-environmental behavior." (Quotes from the Society webpage). The Nicholas Sonntag TidePools Aquarium (https://www.tidepoolsaquarium.org/) is part of this organization.

Biomonitoring Programs: Yes, there are several biomonitoring and community science programs.

• Forage fish
• Herring
• European Green Crabs

Education Programs: Yes. Occasional educational gatherings and a summer camp for children typically occur in any given year. See the website as well as the Tide Pools site (https://www.tidepoolsaquarium.org/) for upcoming events.

Biomonitoring and Community Science Volunteer Opportunities: Yes. Contact the Society to determine current opportunities.

In addition to the monitoring programs, the Society is engaged in several other activities aimed at enhancing biodiversity and its appreciation on the coast, and there are volunteer opportunities in these other programs.

Website: https://www.blueact.org/
Location: Gibsons
Contact: conservation@blueact.org