In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
For this video, we interviewed several of the changemakers—tourism operators, fishers, scientists, and First Nations—involved in the protection of the Tsitika Valley and who protect Robson Bight to this day.
Oceans Initiative thanks our funding partner, Fulbright Canada. The Fulbright Canada-Maple Leaf Foundation Eco-Leadership Program provides small grants to current grantees and alumni of Fulbright Canada programs to partner with local organizations in their communities in order to make a significant and positive impact in their community.
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Sanctuary: The Original Heros
In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
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The Intelligence of Dolphins
There’s so much to love about dolphins! The more we learn about them, the more reasons we find to marvel at one of the world’s most intelligent animals.
Researchers often describe intelligence as a mix of perception, communication, and problem-solving — and dolphins excel at all three. Starting ...
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Orca in the Arctic
Marine conservationist, Alexandra Johnston journeys into the world of orcas! Exploring deep into the fjords of the Arctic circle to witness the largest gathering of Killer whales in the world.
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