Love Our Oceans

Looking for a unique coastal experience that brings together art, education, and marine conservation? The 9th Annual Hornby Island HerringFest is happening from March 13–15, 2025, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

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In celebration of United Nations World Ocean Day, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is thrilled to announce our 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival in collaboration with RhizomeUP! Media. This year, the festival will run from June 1 … Read More “Dive In. Explore. Connect: Join Us for the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival 2025!”

Join us for the next round of forage fish sampling with Dianne Sanford and Friends of Forage Fish!

Forage fish, such as surf smelt and Pacific sand lance, play a crucial role in the marine food web. Our citizen science … Read More “Volunteer with Forage Fish Sampling!”

CALL TO ACTION: Support the Sunshine Coast Regional District Riparian Area and Shoreline Protection Bylaws Amendments. Submit comments to publichearings@scrd.ca by July 16 at 12 PM (noon). Please also attend the Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, at 7PM. Either … Read More “Help Protect our Waters and Sensitive Areas”

Join SCCA on Saturday, September 10th while we participate in the shoreline cleanup at Davis Bay.  Last year more than 47,000 Canadians picked up 98,000 kg of litter!  Let’s see if we can help to do even better this year.… Read More “The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup”

Our 2023 Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival celebrated the incredible work being done to enhance and protect marine biodiversity. On the Festival website, you can listen to recordings of all the Nemo talks and view our curated collection of marine focused Feature Films and short videos. We've also compiled a list of ways you can stay connected and Take Action on marine conservation.

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