Events

World Oceans Week BioBlitz
June 5 - 14. As part of World Oceans Week, you're invited to join a global BioBlitz using the free iNaturalist app.

UN World Oceans Day
Reimagine: Beyond the world we know. A new relationship with our ocean. Join the UN World Oceans Day events.
Free
QENTOL,YEN W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians
QENTOL,YEN W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians. Shelly Kemp talks about their work bridging traditional W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge and modern technology to monitor the Salish Sea.
Free
Turtle Walker
Roberts Creek Community Hall 1309 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek, BC, Canada2025/ 72min / Directed by Taira Malaney. World Oceans Day film screening June 8, 2026, 7 pm, Roberts Creek Community Hall Free admission – donations always appreciated Join us for this film screening on World Oceans Day and the opening night of the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival. GUEST: Heather Conn, local writer, editor and educator,...
Free
Kelp Forest Restoration
NEMO talk (webinar). Dr.Chris Neufeld will dive into the vibrant world of kelp to explore the ecology and conservation of these underwater forests.
Free
Hindcasting the Salish Sea – NEMO talk
NEMO talk (webinar). Greig Oldford will introduce how ocean computer models, including the NEMO-HOTSSea model, can help reconstruct past ocean conditions such as temperature, currents, and mixing.
Free
Salmon Secrets – Film
Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 5714 Medusa St., Sechelt, BC, CanadaFilm screeningJune 10, 2026, 7 pm, SC Arts Centre, Sechelt Free admission – donations always appreciated GUEST: Alexandra Morton will join us by Zoom after the film for a Q&A and discussion. DOCUMENTARY FILMDuration: 40 min.Director: Jérémy MathieuProduced by Clayoquot Action Fish farming is pushing wild salmon to the brink of extinction. The federal government has promised...
Free
Halfmoon Kayaks Beach Cleanup
Weather dependent 11 AM launch time How to register: Call us at (604) 885-2948 to reserve your spot. Space is limited! We’re passionate about protecting the marine environments we explore, and by removing ocean debris, we directly help preserve fragile ecosystems, reduce pollution, and protect marine life.

shíshálh Nation Marine Stewardship – NEMO talk
NEMO talk (webinar). Presentation by Council Member Benny Pierre Jr. and the Marine Team. Stories, plans and activities from the shíshálh Nation.
Free
End Ocean Plastic Pollution
Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 5714 Medusa St., Sechelt, BC, CanadaJune 11, 2026. A short film will be followed by a presentation session with Oceanne Bourque from the Ocean Legacy Foundation about their work recycling and reusing ocean plastics.
Free
Marine Protection and the Sea of Glass
NEMO talk (webinar). June 12. Overview of the state of conservation of Glass Sponge Reefs and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Salish Sea.
Free
Nature Girl – Film CANCELLED
PODS Showroom, Madeira Park 12896 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park, British Columbia, CanadaThis screening has been cancelled by the Event Creators. FREE EVENT. Join us at the PODS Showroom for a very special World Ocean Day screening of Nature Girl, a joyful...
