Marine resources
CaNOE (Canadian Network for Oceans Education)
An up-to-date online curated educational resources library for learning about the ocean:
DFO: Stream to Sea Program
Offers a variety of beginner to advanced activities and lessons that can be downloaded (in French and English) to help students learn to become aquatic stewards:
Ocean Networks Canada
Provides continuous live ocean video feeds and a diverse selection of ocean science course offerings. Includes something for everyone, such as crafts and activities co-created with Girl Guides Canada:
https://oceannetworks.ca/online-ocean-science-resources-knowtheocean
Ocean School
Canadian online program to learn more about the ocean. Interactive activities and lessons (with weekly themes) offered (in English and French):
Ocean Wise: Ocean Action
Self-paced online program using special pre-recorded videos and an online classroom to teach about ocean stewardship by inspiring curiosity. Includes weekly expert videos, an online specialist to connect to for live Q&A’s, and a network for students across the province, Ocean Wise experts, and Return It leaders to connect:
https://education.ocean.org/oceanaction
Pacific Wild: Marine Protection Education Hub
An informative hub for learning about marine life, Indigenous Nations, conservation issues, and marine protection along the coast of BC:
SeaDoc Society: Junior Sea Doctors
An interactive website to explore the Salish Sea, with marine curriculum and educational resources for kids (including a Salish Sea Heroes section showcasing educational and inspiring stewardship action videos and 2 Tedx videos composed by students from BC):
Whales in our Waters:
Free BC marine mammal ID online course for mariners to recognize local whales. Includes suggested navigation strategies when encountering whales along the Pacific Northwest Coast:
https://echolearn.portvancouver.com/