Research &
Conservation
Supporting Research & Conservation
Orca Spirit Adventures actively supports the efforts of organizations dedicated to wildlife research and conservation, including education, recovery and policy development around wildlife in their natural habitat.
Not only have we adopted multiple killer whales through the Whale Museum, we also support the Pacific Salmon Foundation, Center for Whale Research, Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders (GVAC) Rescue, Ducks Unlimited, Victoria Hospice, and World Fisheries Trust.
WILD WHALE BC CETACEAN SIGHTINGS NETWORK
Orca Spirit is a proud member of the Wild Whales B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network. Wild Whales is the home of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, a research and conservation program of the Vancouver Aquarium, in collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Their goal is to increase public awareness of British Columbia’s whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles, and the threats to their survival. You can help by reporting animals you see in B.C. waters and by learning more about how to minimize your impact to marine mammals in the Threats section of the Wild Whales website.
Research Contributions
- killer whale diving behavior,
- movement patterns and a study of diet and behavioral cues of predation.
- continued photo identification of orca in the Salish Sea.
- collection of fecal samples (for genetic analysis of diet) and
- • prey samples left behind by foraging whales.
Get Involved and Help Make a Difference
The small contributions of many make a big impact, so we invite you to pick a cause near to your heart and join us in creating a sustainability environment.
WHAT YOU CAN DOMore Involvement
Green Business Certification & Accreditations
We achieved Gold Member status with the Vancouver Island Green Business Association, and Silver Certification from Green Tourism Canada.
Responsible Whale Watching Practices
Right from the beginning, we’ve followed the viewing, vessel operation and radio etiquette guidelines for responsible whale watching.
Our Commitment to Responsible EcoTourism
We protect and preserve our spectacular natural surrounding by actively practicing the principles of eco-tourism and sustainability.