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
GIVING TUESDAY 2025
Conservation Matters, More Than Ever This Giving Tuesday, Tuesday, December 2nd, we’re inviting the Sunshine Coast community to join our mission to protect the forests, shorelines, and wildlife that make the Sunshine Coast so special. Climate change is reshaping our region in real time: hotter, drier summers; stressed forests; warming streams; shifting bird migrations; and […]
Forage Fish Sampling – Sept 19 & 20
Ever wondered what tiny fish hold up our entire marine food web? Forage fish — like sand lance and surf smelt — are the vital link between plankton and the salmon, seabirds, and whales we all love. Without them, the whole system begins to wobble. That’s why community science matters. Every month, volunteers from across […]
SCCA Submission to the shíshálh–BC Land Use Planning Process
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) has submitted its input to Phase 2 of the land use planning process between the shíshálh Nation and the Province of British Columbia. This collaborative process will help shape how lands and waters within the shíshálh swiya (territory) are managed into the future—balancing ecological protection, cultural values, community well-being, […]
Ocean Festival Gratitude 💙
The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was a true community celebration — a week of ocean storytelling, learning, and connection made possible by an extraordinary collective effort. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dozens of contributors who brought the 2025 Festival to life: Our talented film festival programmer, website designer, and graphic artist, Billie […]
Celebrating Ocean Connection: Highlights from the 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was an inspiring week of connection, learning, and action — and we’re still riding the wave of energy and gratitude our community created. Over eight days, the Festival brought together marine scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, local artists, youth leaders, conservationists, and ocean lovers of all ages. Together, we dove […]