BCâs west coast waters are home to a great diversity of marine mammals â 31 different species have been documented here! Join Dr. John K.B. Ford on this weekend course, where he will introduce participants to the cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), and sea otters of BC.  Topics to be covered […]
Hagfishes are bottom dwelling marine animals that are capable of producing startling amounts of defensive slime when they are provoked. We have investigated the composition and mechanical properties of the slime using a variety of techniques. We have also demonstrated that hagfish slime is especially good at clogging the gills of would-be fish predators, which […]
We are having a party to bring in the 25th Tofino Shorebird Festival which celebrates the shorebird migration and the Raincoast Education Society!! đ. Sunday April 28th, the Raincoast Education Society will be having our annual Shorebird Soiree fundraiser from 5:30 - 9pm at Roar & Hotel Zed. This event will be a magical evening […]
Find fellow birders, spotting scopes and bird guide Mark Maftei from the RES on the viewing platform of Hotel Zed Tofino!
Find fellow birders, spotting scopes and bird guide Mark Maftei from the RES on the viewing platform of Hotel Zed Tofino!
Find fellow birders, spotting scopes and bird guide Mark Maftei from the RES on the viewing platform of Hotel Zed Tofino!
Find fellow birders, spotting scopes and bird guide Mark Maftei from the RES on the viewing platform of Hotel Zed Tofino!
Find fellow birders, spotting scopes and bird guide Mark Maftei from the RES on the viewing platform of Hotel Zed Tofino!
Mark will present a broad overview of avian ecology with a focus on the birds of BC. What makes this place unique? What are some of the unique birds that live here?â â
In this weekend field course, participants will be introduced to the general ecology and biology of birds with an emphasis on the species commonly found in and around Clayoquot Sound.
The West Coast Ambassador Program: This three-hour orientation session delivers the âbig pictureâ of living in Ucluelet. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date localâs information about living and working in Ucluelet. This course is […]
The West Coast Ambassador Program: This three-hour orientation session delivers the âbig pictureâ of living in Tofino. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date localâs information about living and working in Tofino. We are extremely […]