Join Raincoast Education Society as they host the Marine Mammals of the West Coast Course featuring special guest instructor - Dr. John K. B. Ford who has been involved in field studies of marine mammals off Canada’s west coast since the mid-1970s. This course includes a plethora of learning opportunities, both in a classroom setting and in the field.
Weekend Schedule
Friday Evening (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
Presentation: Marine mammals of the West Coast with Dr. John K.B. Ford, exploring grey whales, sea lions and harbour seals.
Saturday (8:30 am – 2:00 pm)
Explore marine mammals with John in Clayoquot Sound on the Lukwa with Jamie’s Whaling Station in Tofino.
Saturday Afternoon (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Marine Mammal Presentation covering topics such as general biology, including how they feed, communicate, reproduce and behave in the marine environment. Including their distribution, habitat, social organization, exploitation by humans, and conservation status
Sunday (8:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Explore marine mammals in Barkley Sound on a zodiac with Jamie’s Whaling Station in Ucluelet.
Cost: $450 per person. Space is limited.