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Latest News & Upcoming Events
Dive Teams Assess Debris Cleanup Sites & Dock Infrastructure
On July 10, Pacific Divers Scuba Club and Pacific Pro Dive volunteered their time and expertise to assess future debris cleanup locations in the bay. Their dives also supported assessment of underwater dock infrastructure, helping inform safer planning and long-term...
Shoreline Cleanup Removes 1,100 lbs of Polystyrene Plastic
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...
Water & Soil Quality Testing Begins
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....
8+ Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear Removed From Ocean
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...
Killer Ice Cream Business Partners to Support Corky
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...
Brazil Sings for Corky: International Awareness & Solidarity
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...