NEWS

Double Bay Sanctuary began measuring water current conditions in Double Bay at the proposed location for Corky’s future enclosure. Current velocity and flow patterns generate forces that directly inform engineering requirements, including infrastructure strength,...

On November 20, we purchased 55 acres of land adjoining both sides of The Sanctuary Property to help protect this forest, and Corky’s future home to strengthen long-term habitat security. Expanding protected shorelines supports ecosystem continuity while creating...

We’re honoured to host students from the University of Victoria’s Spectrum Lab for a second time this year and a second consecutive year of research at the Sanctuary, led by Dr. Jordanna Bergman (PhD), Department of Geography. Their current study explores the...

Thank you to Monterey Bay Whale Watch and the California Killer Whale Project for creating a Whale Watch Trip fundraiser and donating proceeds to Double Bay Sanctuary’s cause. This kind of partnership helps transform public curiosity into informed action and support...

Double Bay Sanctuary staff were honoured to assist the local Whale Interpretive Center and local community members by helping flense two marine mammals this year. A Bryde’s whale and a Steller sea lion are being prepared for display, so their stories can live on...

On September 4, because of Double Bay Sanctuary’s location in the Broughton Archipelago, we were able to respond on behalf of DFO to help locate and provide positioning for an entangled humpback whale, Tutu. Accurate, real-time positioning can make a critical...