There's still space in our Port McNeill Marine Mammal Naturalist Course! Join us where it all began, our core study area on Northern Vancouver Island.

Aim: reach those who can amplify knowledge, skills, and ethics for greater marine conservation. #Whale #WhaleSchool

mersociety.org/courses-events

Whale School!
These are the only 2 Marine Mammal Naturalist Courses we will be doing in 2026.
Details at mersociety.org/courses-events

If wanting to join, please be sure to mark your calendars to register on January 12

#WhaleSchool #WhaleSchool2026 #ForTheWhales #MarineMammalsofBC #Whale

We named a whale! 🐳
Last month, I spent four days learning about B.C.'s marine mammals with @mersociety.bsky.social's Naturalist #WhaleSchool. After wading through a whirlwind of information, we got to choose the official nickname for humpback BCY1472.
Introducing Roe:

5. Spinner
6. Bottlenose (Yar!)
7. Hector's
#nationaldolphinday #cetaceans #dolphins #marinelife #marineeducation #whaleschool #saveourseas #protectourplanet @whalesorg.bsky.social

Four bursaries for #WhaleSchool 2025.

Our 4-day intensive Courses aim to increase the knowledge and skills of those who can help with #marinemammal conservation. Content is focused on the marine mammals of coastal #BritishColumbia.

See www.mersociety.org/courses-events

#Whale #MarineBiology