Ocean

Ocean

UVic releases groundbreaking study on the cost of the 2014-2016 marine heat wave

Robyn Bell
July 24, 2025

The Blob reshaped how ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean functioned—and climate change makes it likelier that these extreme weather events will return

Ocean

Orcas sharing prey with humans may be their way of learning about us

Robyn Bell
July 4, 2025

Scientists studied two decades of interactions where orcas appeared to share food with people.

Ocean

It's been 50 years: Are you ready to go back into the water?

Mark Brennae
June 19, 2025

Victoria author-journalist Mark Leiren-Young remembers seeing Jaws as a kid in a movie theatre in Vancouver and being 'frigging terrified.' He wasn’t alone.

Ocean

Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2025 events

Amelia Acedo
May 29, 2025

Celebrate World Ocean Day with a week of events, festivals, and activities that connect Greater Victoria to the wonders of the Salish Sea.

Ocean

One sea sponge near the Island could give insight into our changing oceans

Robyn Bell
January 8, 2025

Belinda the sponge is proving that sea sponges are more active—and resilient—than previously thought

Ocean

Canada’s newest deep-sea droid embarks on multi-day sea trial along our coastline

It took one year to design and one year to build the robot which is the size of a VW van

Ocean

The Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh: Is Mother Nature in charge, or are we?

Sidney council hears from a local journalist about threats to Roberts Bay

Ocean

Salish Sea too noisy for killer whales to hunt

Robyn Bell
September 12, 2024

Data show ambient noise from vessels cause changes in hunting behaviour in both Southern and Northern Resident killer whales