The underwater environment is a dark and murky place where animals must rely on their hearing in order to survive. Many toothed whale (odontocete) species are highly vocal and use a complex variety of calls to communicate with one another. They also employ echolocation to distinguish underwater objects and hone in on their prey. By [...]
Wild Whales is the home of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, a conservation and research program of the Vancouver Aquarium, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). We collect sightings of all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and sea turtles from British Columbia and surrounding waters. Have you seen one? We'd like to know!
If you live on B.C.'s coast and spend time on the water, we are available to give a special Wild Whales presentation for your school, nature group, professional organization or festival. Email us for more information or to book a presentation!
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