NEMO talks 2026
NEMO talks are inspirational online presentations where the SCCA partners with local groups, NGOs and governments.
Recorded webinars are available here.
QENTOL,YEN W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians
Monday June 8, 2026. Shelly Kemp introduces the QENTOL,YEN W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians and their work bridging traditional W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge with modern technology to monitor the Salish Sea.
Kelp Forest Restoration
Tuesday June 9, 2026, 12pm. Chris Neufeld will dive into the vibrant world of kelp to explore the ecology and conservation of these underwater forests.
Hindcasting the Salish Sea
Wednesday June 10, 2026. In this talk, 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.
shíshálh Nation Marine Stewardship
Thursday, June 11, 2026. Bennie Pierre Jr. and a Marine team member will talk about the shíshálh Nation’s Marine Stewardship.
Marine Protection and the Sea of Glass
Friday, June 12, 2026. Eden Luymes, Conservation Campaigner from CPAWS will provide an update on glass sponge reef conservation and Marine Protected Areas in the Salish Sea.
In the archive: Check out the talks on herring, killer whales, eelgrass and glass sponge reefs, as well as derelict vessels and tools we can use to protect the local marine and foreshore environment.