2020 Oceans Week Archive
2020 Keynote Presentation with Chúk Odenigbo and Larissa Crawford
Tune in to We are all Ocean People: What that means and why we should care here
Tune in to We are all Ocean People: What that means and why we should care here
We are challenging our network to produce as little waste as possible during #OceansWeek (June 5th to 14th). The idea is straightforward, for the duration of #OceansWeek keep the trash you produce in a jar, excluding recyclables and compost, and at the end of the week, post a photo of your jar to Instagram with the hashtag #stoptrashingitchallenge.
Join artists Kate MacDonald, Lindsay Dobbin, Bria Miller and Mo Phung for a conversation about creativity in the oceans.
The artists will share lived experience as it connects to the oceans, as well as how artistic practice has been a way to sustain and deepen their relationship to water.
The event will also include offerings from the artists:
- A guided oceanic meditation by Kate MacDonald
- A sound recording of the Bay of Fundy by Lindsay Dobbin
- An opportunity to receive 1 of 2 ocean prints photographed by Mo Phung (as shown in the event photo)
- A live draw mural by Bria Miller of Brave Space
Read more about each artist
Facebook event details here
Zoom link to join here (password: oceans)
Happy Oceans Week!! Join us for an exciting live trivia night to celebrate our ocean this Friday June 12th at 6pm Atlantic Time. All ages are welcome! The winner will win a $50 gift card to a local business of their choice. The details to enter the online trivia will be posted on this page soon. Sea you all there
Check out the Facebook event for details
Mystères et merveilles : À la découverte de la Zone de Protection Marine du Gully
Emma Marotte
Introduction à la Zone de Protection Marine (ZPM) du Gully. Faites connaissance avec les baleines à bec commune et d’autres animaux bizarres qui habitent cet endroit unique, et apprenez comment les ZPM aident à les protéger.
Vendredi 12 juin 11 h 00 - 12 h 00 (HAA)
9 - 15 ans
The Whale Sanctuary Project:
Whales Without Walls
Webinar & Online Film Screening
Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm ADT
Join us online for a screening of the award-winning short film “Whales Without Walls” about the work of the Whale Sanctuary Project, followed by a Q&A with our President, Dr. Lori Marino, and Executive Director Charles Vinick.
Register for zoom webinar here
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You can also submit your questions in advance of the 11th to: info@whalesanctuary.org.
You can find us on Instagram & Facebook @whalesanctuaryproject, and Twitter @Whale_Sanctuary
Who’s Who in the Maritimes: Identifying Whales and Dolphins off Nova Scotia
Hilary Moors-Murphy
How to identify different species of whales that occur off Nova Scotia.
Thursday, June 11th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ADT
All Ages
Join zoom event here
Zoom password: oceans
Let's Sprout is hosting a film screening & discussion about environmental racism in Nova Scotia. Join us, get curious.
Event Brite to register // Facebook event link
There’s Something In The Water is based off of Dr. Ingrid Waldron’s recently published book, and the experiences of impacted community members. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in October 2019. The book and film have both been catalysts, opening up the conversation around environmental racism in Nova Scotia and Canada.
The film will be viewed on a Netflix Watch Party from 5:00pm-6:15pm. The discussion and Q&A will start at 6:15pm on Zoom at the link provided to you.
The discussion and Q&A will be with a panel of women who are on the frontlines of environmental justice organizing in Nova Scotia and are highlighted in the film. The discussion and questions will be moderated by Let's Sprout.
If you have already seen the film, feel free to still tune into the panel to get a question answered or learn more! Folks who submit have a chance to win a prize from Oceans Week HFX at the Open Mic!
Watch the trailer of the film here:
Adam Cook
Lobster, lobster everywhere but how do we know how many?
Lobsters are an important part of our marine ecosystem and fishing communities. We at DFO need to understand the changes in lobster populations to help keep the stocks healthy. In this session, we will explore how we monitor lobster populations and estimate how many are in the ocean.
Date & Time: Thursday June 11th, 1:30 -2:30 p.m. ADT
Ages: 8-13
Anti-Oppression Workshop #2 with Carmel Farahbakhsh
Wednesday, June 10, 1pm ADT
To learn more visit www.everyseeker.com
Register here
The Clean Coasts team invites you join them for an interactive coastal restoration webinar over Zoom!
Using Clean Foundation’s Northumberland Strait Coastal Restoration Project as an example, this 2-hour online workshop will cover salt marsh restoration basics, lessons learned from Clean’s fall 2019 culvert-to-bridge restoration site, and other techniques that Clean hopes to employ at two restoration sites in 2020. Workshop participants will be able to meet the team, participate in a virtual reality experience, and explore Clean’s new interactive online atlas of potential restoration sites across the North Shore!
Free to attend and open to all.
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS:
Zoom link URL: https://zoom.us/j/95031390930
Zoom Meeting ID: 950 3139 0930
Hello fellow ocean lovers! In honour of oceans week, the Sustainable Oceans Conference members have put together a Best Bites Baking Show. We will be posting a pre-recorded show on our YouTube channel to allow you to follow, pause, and review as you please.
The video will be made available Wednesday June 10th. For this episode, we will be baking ocean decorative cupcakes.
During the show, we will also be answering questions regarding our conference and any ocean-related questions. Please DM us with your questions or comment below. We look forward to baking with you!
Subscribe to our NEW Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/2XAs7L2
Recipe credit: Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes by Bubba Pie
Marine Protected Areas 101
Leah McConney & Catherine Schram
General intro to MPAs (what they are, what they do, etc.) and highlighting how cool the MPAs are in our region (Musquash Paddle, bottlenose whales/corals, etc.)
Wednesday, June 10th 11:00 – 12:00p.m. ADT
Ages 10-14
Attend Zoom event here
Give old t-shirts a new life by repurposing them into DIY tote bags. This short video tutorial, available on Coastal Action's Youtube and Instagram, will take you step-by-step through the activity. All you need is an old t-shirt and some scissors!
This event will be put on by Coast Action www.coastalaction.org
Find us on Youtube here
Grab your favourite drink and join us for Oceans Week trivia at 8pm ADT! The trivia will be hosted Live on YouTube with charismatic co-hosts, Sarah and Kareina, ocean themed questions and prizes included! Find the link on the Facebook event, or head right on over to the Back to the Sea Society's YouTube channel. Answers can be emailed in to volunteers@backtothesea.ca, prizes will be determined by random draw. We hope to sea you there!
Facebook event page here
As part of Oceans Week HFX, Let’s Sprout is looking for YOUR love letter and stories about the ocean! Share your love for the ocean, a myth or creation story about the sea, or a story of the first time you saw/interacted with the ocean!
We will be hosting an Open Mic on ZOOM to share our stories, celebrate the ocean and uplift one another!
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Sounds, Noise and Special Effects: The Acoustic World of Marine Mammals
Andrew Wright
Marine Mammal Sounds and Impacts of Noise
Tuesday, June 9th 2:00 – 3:00p.m. ADT
Ages 10-14
What makes a fish a fish? How does a fish breathe underwater? How can in hover in place?
Learn about the organ systems and anatomy of a perch as SuperNOVA hosts our second online dissection during Oceans Week HFX! We'll observe organ systems in a perch and you can follow along sketching your own lab drawing as we go!
This event is for youth in Grades 3 - 6.
To register, visit: https://t.co/ySYUzTGfa4
We are aware of the uprising currently taking place in America and the rest of the world. SANS does not support racist ideals or sentiments of any kind and will continue to work on learning, educating, supporting, and dismantling the systems of oppression in place. We stand with you.
There is a peaceful paddle out ceremony being held at 2 pm June 8th, Martinique Beach, Lot 4. All are welcome! If you are a participant or prospective participant of the North Preston Swim to Surf Program and do not have access to gear, please contact sans@surfns.com and we will do our best to make arrangements for you.
If you are not able to attend and would like to show your support, you are able to make a donation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-north-preston-surf-program
The Ocean Tracking Network & Canadian Wildlife Federation present: saving North Atlantic right whales - a talk and Q&A with senior conservation biologist Sean Brillant.
Join the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) on World Oceans Day for a talk with right whale expert Sean Brillant on the North Atlantic right whale—one of the most endangered whales in the world—about how we can work together to ensure a future for this iconic and critically endangered species.
Leading up to Oceans Day - CEPI Youth has partnered with Oceans North to bring awareness to aquatic creatures in the Bras d'Or Lakes.
Paint, sing, draw, dance - whatever medium you choose that showcases any species in and around the Bras d'Or Lakes.
The contest will be announced on May 25, giving participants 2 weeks to submit their art!
Full contest rules available on Facebook here
Join SuperNOVA virtually for World Oceans Day on Monday, June 8th at 11 am (ADT) as we launch our ROV in the Halifax Harbour!
We'll be streaming the video in real-time to your home, as we fly our ROV underwater, learn about ROV exploration and share some fun facts about the life we see!
This event will be hosted on Youtube Live
More info at the Facebook Event Page Here
C’est un dauphin? C’est un robot? C’est un sous-marin? Oui c’est un planeur océanique!
Melany Belzile
Venez rencontrer une pilote de planeur océanique, elle vous fera découvrir ce que sont ces petits sous-marins autonomes. Vous apprendrez comment ils fonctionnent et à quoi ils servent.
Lundi 9 juin 11 h 00 - 12 h 00 (HAA)
13 - 17 ans
eXXpedition runs pioneering all-female sailing research expeditions to investigate the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic pollution. ‘Round the World’ covers over 38,000 nautical miles, including 4 of the oceans plastic accumulation zones (gyres). Split into 30 voyage legs, this will enable 300 women to go to sea as hands-on crew, participate in scientific research and solutions-based thinking.
Virtual event registration is here
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Shell & Tell is a free educational video series aimed at kids over the age of 5. And while the language is such that children will understand, you can be sure that you'll enjoy these videos just as much if you're 15, 25, 45 or 105!
Watch anytime at home to discover some creatures found in Atlantic Canada's waters. Discover your new favourite marine species!
Learn more here
To nationally kick-off Oceans Week HFX 2020, Chúk Odenigbo will be delivering a keynote speech moderated by Larissa Crawford that will explore exactly how, living in what is now known as Canada, we are all oceans people.
Participants should leave with an increased awareness of how they can contribute to the protection of oceans from anywhere in Canada in the interest of Earth and future generations.
Read more about our kick-off event
We are officially open for business! Our Sea-Doo Rentals & Tours allow you to explore the beauty of Halifax from a unique perspective and at your own pace. Tour around Georges Island, McNabs Island, the Halifax Waterfront and the Bedford Basin, or just zip through the waves. It’s up to you! The harbour is yours!
The newest addition to our lineup of adventures, our Sea Kayak Tours are the most relaxing way to experience the Halifax harbour! Our experienced tour guides will showcase some of the best views in Halifax - while ensuring a safe, entertaining and informative adventure. Paddling alongside the beautiful Halifax Harbour provides a safe and comfortable environment for all paddlers, and our tours can be customized to individual skill levels. No previous kayaking experience needed!
Learn more at our website here
Celebrate Oceans Week (June 5th - 14th) by taking a refreshing solo/family dip in the ocean, lake, river or even your bathtub!
Take part in the challenge by uploading a video or photo on your Facebook or Instagram wall and tag #JumpInHFX
Challenge your friends to join you too!
We can't physically be together, but we can have fun freezing together! The challenge is meant to help promote ocean optimism, connection to the ocean & nature and having fun!
Facebook event here
Even though Oceans Week has gone digital this year, there are still plenty of activities and opportunities for ocean fun!
Throughout the week you can complete various activities on Coastal Action's "BINGO" card, which will be available on our Oceans Week Instagram 'Highlight' reel. On June 13th, we will announce the shape needed to have "BINGO". If you have a completed card, share it on social media and be sure to tag us for a chance it wins a prize package valued at over $100! The winner will be announced on June 14th.
Join Coastal Action’s Coastal & Marine Team on Friday, June 5th at 11AM AST for a webinar that explores Coastal Action’s plastic pollution projects. The webinar will include a discussion of our Ocean Friendly Atlantic initiative, a program that encourages and recognizes businesses in reducing their plastic waste.
The webinar will be an engaging session focused on plastic waste solutions and will provide an opportunity for participant questions. You won’t want to miss it! Register for the Zoom webinar here [https://bit.ly/3c6Eh2m] and check out our Facebook Event [https://www.facebook.com/events/349546579349280/] to share with your networks!
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It's World Oceans Week! Come join a Netflix Party of the awarding-winning documentary A Plastic Ocean. A Plastic Ocean documents the global effects of plastic pollution and highlights innovative solutions that everyone can take part in to create a cleaner, healthier ocean.
Sir David Attenborough calls a Plastic Ocean “One of the most important films of our time.” so it must be good!
This event is part of Oceans Week Halifax & organized by Clare Stone who is a member of Ocean Bridge 2020 (St Lawrence Cohort)
Join us live from the beach in Costa Rica to learn about sea turtles and the conservation work done by the team at Osa Conservation to protect the turtles while they nest and after the eggs are laid.
Register for this event here
The Turtle Hospital opened its doors 1986 with four main goals: 1) rehab injured sea turtles and return them to their natural habitat, 2) educate the public through outreach programs and visit local schools, 3) conduct and assist with research aiding to sea turtles (in conjunction with state universities), and 4) work toward environmental legislation making the beaches and water safe and clean for sea turtles. The Turtle Hospital contains up-to-date equipment needed to perform a variety of surgeries on different species and sizes of sea turtles. There are 7 species of sea turtles throughout the entire world. Five of the seven are found in Florida: Green, Loggerhead, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and Kemp’s Ridley.
Test your 'Sea of Knowledge' on some ocean themed trivia questions.
This will be a fun trivia event for all ages consisting of three rounds of questions each with a different ocean theme. People can play as a team or as an individual. This event is fun for all ages!
Learn more about how to participate at our Facebook Event here
Shane's research focuses on the acoustic complexity and social behaviour of the whales. For over a decade, he has been working on research projects all over the world on various whale species in tropical, temperate and arctic areas. The Dominica Sperm Whale Project has been tracking over 20 families of sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea since 2005. Through 1000s of hours of fieldwork, he has followed calves from birth through weaning and described the social dynamics among family members, as well as between the families in the Caribbean. Learn about the whales and the techniques he uses to tag and track these amazing marine mammals and take a peek into their underwater world.
Did you know plankton is helping keep you alive right now? Join an Ocean Wise Educator to explore and learn about these mighty yet tiny creatures in the water. Discuss the threats that plankton is facing and how our daily habits impact the food chain.
Register for this event here
Ever wondered what a bioluminescent shark looks like? Or why the rocks beneath the kelp are pink? No? Well, now you do! Pia is a marine biologist, co-founder of Passion for Ocean and 'Rent a Biologist", and specializes in answering questions you didn't know you had. She invites you to join her in a semi-deep dive into the kelp forest of the North Atlantic, to befriend a barnacle, talk to nemerteans and explore the wonderful biodiversity you find under the surface of cold water kelp forests!
Diva is a Trinidadian deep-sea biologist who studies what lives in our world's deep oceans, and how we, humans, are impacting it. Throughout her career, Diva has participated in deep-sea expeditions around the world, exploring and studying previously unknown habitats. She has done a considerable amount of science communication and public engagement, with her work featured on CNN International, National Geographic, BBC World and more. Diva is also a co-founder of the non-profit NGO, SpeSeas, dedicated to marine science, education and advocacy in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. You can find her on Twitter (@DivaAmon) or visit her website (https://divaamon.com/).
Register for this event here
Have you ever wondered how the Toronto Zoo helps conserve Blanding’s turtles? What is head-starting and how does it help recover populations? What happens after the turtles are released into the wild? Join us as we discuss the Toronto Zoo’s Blanding’s turtle head-start program, monitoring turtles in the wild, and how you can help from anywhere in Ontario!
Register for this event here
Combien d'eau il y a dans le monde? L'eau douce est une ressource limitée et nous devons tous faire notre part pour protéger les Grands Lacs. Nous explorerons les animaux qui vivent dans les Grands Lacs et comment protéger leur maison!
Join Ella Kennedy Dodier, Oceans Week Halifax’s 9-year-old Youth Ambassador, for a special interactive screening of Earth Ekko presented by Plastic Oceans. The screening will be followed by a live ocean-themed craft on Zoom!
Halifax) Create fun ocean animals from materials around your house! Plus lots of great tips and trick on how to pack for your beach trips and reducing plastic at home!
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