Love Our Oceans

To celebrate World Oceans Day, we’re pleased to be joining forces with the District of Sechelt to present the first annual Sechelt Oceans Day!

12 – 4 pm
Saturday, June 10th,
Friendship Park & Trail Bay Waterfront

You’re invited … Read More “Sechelt Oceans Day June 10th!”

As part of our 2017 Speaker Series, we are pleased to host ‘The Marine Detective’ – Jackie Hildering, of the Marine Education and Research Society, for an informative and entertaining presentation on the remarkable comeback of Canada’s Pacific Humpback … Read More “Humpback Comeback! First Talk of SCCA 2017 Speaker Series”

Conservation groups welcome protection for … Read More “Breaking News: Glass Sponge Reefs protected thanks to fishing closure!”

Twelve years ago an ocean wonder was discovered off the coast of Vancouver that stunned and amazed marine biologists and conservationists – a reef made entirely of glass sponges. On October 15th and 16th, the public will have a once … Read More “Win a Ride on a Submarine to the Sea of Glass”

Dianne Sanford of the Seagrass Conservation Working Group is mapping eelgrass beds sin the Gibsons harbour area. The map, which will include GPS coordinates, is a key tool in preserving these important spawning areas. See 91.7 Coast FM news story… Read More “Gibsons Maps Seagrass Beds”

On July 23, adelegation from the SCCA and Friends of Davie Bay met on Texada Texada Island. LeHigh Hanson Materials Ltd. wants to open a new, big quarry on Texada. The Friends have filed a court challenge. They want a … Read More “Texada residents oppose new quarry”

The SCCA is very pleased to announce receipt of a $2330 grant from the Sunshine Coast Regional District for completion of the Eelgrass mapping project.

Eelgrass beds are crucial rearing and feeding grounds for a myriad of marine species, including … Read More “Eelgrass Mapping gets Go Ahead”