Love Our Oceans
DonateThe mission of the SCCA is to seek protection for lands and waters of significance to the preservation of biological diversity and to undertake public education about the importance of preserving and enhancing biological diversity. Our work applies to both marine and freshwater ecosystems, nearshore and shoreline habitats.
What's At Stake
The marine and foreshore ecosystems of the Sunshine Coast face growing threats from climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, and coastal development. Rising sea levels, degraded water quality, and the spread of invasive species are putting pressure on wildlife and coastal habitats. Shoreline armouring, marine debris, and industrial activities further erode ecosystem health.
Through our Love Our Oceans campaign, the SCCA is working to protect these vital ecosystems and the biodiversity they support.
Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
Every year on June 8th - the United Nations' World Oceans Day - people around the world celebrate the many ways the world's oceans benefit our lives. That week, the SCCA hosts an annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival, in collaboration with Rhizome UP! Media and the Green Film Series.
June 1- 8, 2025, festival launch, coming soon!
Watch past NEMO talks, short films, and feature films from the 2024 festival on the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival website.
What We've Achieved So Far
Dive In. Explore. Connect: Join Us for the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival 2025!
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 to June 8, 2025, offering a week-long celebration of the ocean’s beauty, diversity, and vital connection […]
Volunteer with Forage Fish Sampling!
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 project helps monitor these important species to ensure the health of our coastal ecosystems. Bring […]
Help Protect our Waters and Sensitive Areas
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 in person at the SCRD Offices on Field Road or virtually by Zoom. Read our […]
FortisBC’s Toxic Water Pollution in Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound
FortisBC will be moving forward with construction of a 14 foot wide, 9 km tunnel, causing toxic ecosystem consequences. Defend what you love, and help us stop destructive construction from Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC. Read more!
Learn about the Salish Sea Symposium 2024!
On January 23-24, the SCCA attended the 2024 Salish Sea Symposium, held at the Vancouver Convention Center. This year’s symposium hosted 13 different seminars over the two days, addressing various topics from shipping traffic to clam garden restorations. Read more!
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
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. The clean up will occur from 10am – 4pm. We’re hoping that volunteers can sign […]