Euphausiids, or krill, as they are commonly called, are small crustaceans found throughout the world’s oceans. These zooplankton, often forming large swarms, are a very important part of the food web in the ocean.
For their size, barnacles possess the longest penis of any animal (up to eight times their body length). A necessity when you’re an animal stuck to a rock during your reproductive phase.
For their size, barnacles possess the longest penis of any animal (up to eight times their body length). A necessity when you’re an animal stuck to a rock during your reproductive phase.
A hands-on, coastline-focused workshop followed by a themed feast in honour of the daily lesson.
You’ve probably seen it in the news: the bees are in trouble. Many of the earth’s 20,000 other species of bee are experiencing population declines, and these insects provide essential pollination services not only to crops but also to wild plants.
You’ve probably seen it in the news: the bees are in trouble. Many of the earth’s 20,000 other species of bee are experiencing population declines, and these insects provide essential pollination services not only to crops but also to wild plants.
This hour-long talk will cover the ecological importance of the spring herring spawn to migrating birds and whales. Delivered by biologists from Raincoast Education Society.
This hour-long talk will cover the ecological importance of the spring herring spawn to migrating birds and whales. Delivered by biologists from Raincoast Education Society.
A live, 30-minute interactive lesson for families taught by Raincoast Field School instructors, educators and scientists.
Settle in with a beverage of your choice and join us in an educational and informal conversation about all things science and ecological relevant to the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound community!
A live, 30-minute interactive lesson for families taught by Raincoast Field School instructors, educators and scientists.
The Tofino Shorebird Festival celebrates the spring migration of shorebirds with a series of educational birding activities throughout the region. We draw on local and visiting experts to participate in the festival, offering guest lectures, birding workshops, boat trips and much more! This is a great opportunity to experience the largest wildlife migration in the […]