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On August  30, staff and volunteers coordinated a shoreline cleanup in Double Bay, responding to plastic pollution accumulating along Hanson Island. Together, we removed 1,100  lbs of polystyrene, much  of it washed into the forest well above  the high tide line. This effort reflects what community-powered restoration looks like. For full video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_WthrnymwX/

In August  2024, Double Bay Sanctuary team members began water, sediment, and soil testing to establish a meaningful baseline for long-term stewardship. The analysis indicates environmental quality within acceptable parameters, with very low levels of contaminants. Overall, the results suggest excellent water  quality and a balanced ecosystem supported by key biodiversity indicators. For Full Story:…

Working alongside ‘Namgis First Nation, Emerald  Sea Protection Society, and Pacific  Pro Dive, Double Bay Sanctuary’s team helped  remove over 8 tons of derelict  fishing gear from North Bay in Double Bay. Clearing this material reduces entanglement risk and supports healthier coastal ecosystems for marine life and seabirds. It’s a strong example of what becomes possible when…

On May 26, Killer Ice Cream Business in Vancouver opened its doors and chose to use  its platform to raise  public awareness about Corky. They committed to donating a percentage of proceeds to support our project  and the broader vision of returning Corky to her native waters. Community partnerships like this help turn awareness into momentum, and momentum…

Tom Zynski, Double Bay Sanctuary’s International Coordinator of Brazil Sings for Corky.Tom is helping expand global awareness of Corky and her story. This work connects communities through shared values, animal  dignity, ecological responsibility, and informed advocacy. It’s a reminder that local action  can ripple outward when people organize with heart  and intelligence. Listen Here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9igZECOaR4/

Beginning  April 12, Double Bay Sanctuary Manager Nicolette  Audy stayed on-site  in Zeballos for one month to support the rescue of an entrapped orca, Kʷiisaḥiʔis (Brave Little  Hunter). The effort brought together Ehattesaht First Nations, DFO, Bay Cetology, and other partners in a coordinated response aimed  at returning the whale to open ocean conditions. This rescue reflects the…

Today we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Corky’s capture at Pender Harbour, British Columbia on December 11, 1969.  Four year old Corky, A16, was among 12 orcas of A5 Pod captured including her mother A23 Stripe, who was later released with five others.  Corky was sold to Marineland of the Pacific in Los Angeles, joining…

The sudden passing of Tokitae, “Toki” (Lolita) at the Miami Seaquarium on August 18, 2023 was shocking and devastating. A ceremony will be held soon in Bellingham, Washington by the Lummi Tribe, who played a major role in efforts to repatriate Toki. A goal at Double Bay Sanctuary is to keep the legacy of Toki…