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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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