Love Our Oceans
The 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 saltwater and freshwater marine ecosystems, including nearshore and shoreline habitats/ecological communities that border the greater Sunshine Coast region.
What's At Stake
Those of us who aren't scuba divers may not be aware of the abundant ecosystems under the ocean surface around the Sunshine Coast.
Watch the beautiful short video Life Beneath the Surface on YouTube, to experience this stunning world, that needs our protection. It's bound to inspire you!
Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival
Every year on June 8th - the United Nations' World Oceans Day -Â people around the world celebrate the many ways the world's oceans benefit our lives. That week, the SCCA hosts an annual Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival, in collaboration with Rhizome UP! Media and the Green Film Series. If you missed it, you can catch up on the 2023 Festival here.
What We've Achieved So Far
Glass Sponge Reefs protected in Howe Sound
9 Glass Sponge Reefs in Howe Sound are now protected under 8 new marine refuges of approximately 3.5 square kilometres! Announced on Tuesday, March 5th by Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and MP Pamela Goldsmith Jones, this permanent protection for the fragile reefs are the result of diligent work by organizations, citizen scientists, the Squamish Nation …
Join us for our third annual Oceans Day celebration!
 The SCCA is pleased to be partnering again with the District of Sechelt to present the third annual SECHELT OCEANS DAY! Saturday, June 8th, 12 – 4 pmFriendship Park – where Wharf Ave meets the Ocean Enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun featuring ocean-themed activities and games on the downtown Sechelt waterfront. Pick up …
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Sechelt Oceans Day June 10th!
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 pmSaturday, June 10th, Friendship Park & Trail Bay Waterfront You’re invited to enjoy an afternoon of FREE family fun featuring ocean-themed activities and games at Friendship Park and the downtown …
Humpback Comeback! First Talk of SCCA 2017 Speaker Series
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 Whales. Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pmSunshine Coast Arts Centre: 5714 Medusa St., SecheltEntry by donation …
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Breaking News: Glass Sponge Reefs protected thanks to fishing closure!
Conservation groups welcome protection for Strait of Georgia’s unique glass sponge reefs Vancouver BC – 5 June 2015 – Local and national conservation groups are welcoming today’s announcement by the federal government of fishing closures for the Strait of Georgia’s glass sponge reefs – a global treasure found nowhere else in the world. The SCCA …
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Win a Ride on a Submarine to the Sea of Glass
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 in a lifetime chance to explore the ancient glass sponge reefs on a submarine expedition …
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