WELCOME TO THE PNW OCEAN WILDLIFE ACADEMY
A new marine based summer program for youth
Summer camp attendees will learn about the Marine Ecosystems and Ocean Wildlife surrounding Vancouver Island, with a focus on Cetaceans (whales & dolphins), and Pinnipeds (seals & sealions). This marine biology camp also includes segments focused on Marine Safety, Navigation and General Seamanship.
The Concept
The Ocean Wildlife Academy was created as a summer camp for teens and young adults who may wish to pursue a career in Marine Sciences. This youth camp provides invaluable practical experience in the identification and observation of Marine Wildlife in their Natural Habitat.
Scenes of The Salish Sea
Daily excursions aboard our fleet of passenger vessels are included in the summer camp. Attendees will take in the sights and sounds of the Salish Sea on our open air vessels. Photo identification is an integral part of Marine Mammal Research. First year marine biology camp attendees will get an introduction to the use of digital photography as a tool for observation and identification.
The Mission Statement
The Mission of The Ocean Wildlife Academy is to bring together likeminded individuals for the purpose of building skills and living experiences, related to the observation and conservation of Marine Mammals and Marine Coastal Ecosystems. Through these experiences The Academy hopes to provide a strong foundation for these individuals to build their careers, through the encouragement and support of their likeminded peers. Our dream is to see our Academy Alumni grow with the program, and with each other, and hopefully carry the experiences and friendships gained through this program throughout a successful career in the field of Marine Sciences.