Marine Stewardship Group

Our mission is to work with science and passion to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems and ensure the health of our magnificent coastline for centuries to come.

All are welcome to join!

To get involved please contact Anne Parkinson

Email Anne

Activities

Connection and Collaboration

Our first step is to connect with other groups on Salt Spring Island and around the Salish Sea in order to coordinate efforts, explore collaboration, and gather expert knowledge to establish a baseline and develop a marine section of CAP 2.0. with specific goals and actions.

Education and Enjoyment

Our second step is education; writing for print and TSS website on marine topics, hosting zoominars, celebrating global and local ocean days, hosting outdoor walks of the marine environment.

Action and Advocacy

Our third step is advocacy; creating awareness of marine related issues that citizens can choose to support via letter writing to government and private sector, ensuring marine related issues become part of election platforms.

Marine News, Resources, & Events

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024

Dec 14, 2023

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024 This popular 4-part speakers series on the Salish Sea is back again in 2024 to delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our local waters. 4 Mondays from 7- 9pmMarch 18, 25 April 8, 15 (no program on April 1 due to Easter Holiday) Register here SCHEDULE 2024 March…

Seasons in the Salish Sea

Oct 23, 2023

Are there seasons underwater? Underwater Photographer Ann Donahue and Marine Biologist Anne Parkinson will present evidence of the seasonal changes in the Salish Sea via anecdotes and short videos filmed around Salt Spring over the past two years. These images were taken from various locations around the island, including Vesuvius, Fulford Harbour, Beddis Beach, Xwaaqw’um…

Forage Fish Fun at Fulford

Oct 23, 2023

How do you find a tiny fish egg on a beach of sand? That’s what we learned on a sunny, warm September day on the shore of Drummond Park. Fifteen participants, including Gulf Islands National Park staff, First Nations, SSI Freshwater Catalogue volunteers and local residents, turned out to practice a sampling method that separates…

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023

Jan 13, 2023

We are pleased to announce the dates for the popular course Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023. Discover the magic of the Salish Sea with our four-part series of exciting talks! From killer whales to octopuses, our expert speakers will take you on a journey to learn about the unique ecosystem and inhabitants of this…

Salt Spring Seals – 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening

Jun 6, 2022

Salt Spring Seals- 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening The Fritz Theatre June 22, 2022 7:30-8:30pm The documentarian Florence Rockwell swims with the Seals (along with TSS’s past president Anne Parkinson) and has been filming/interviewing for the past year. This will be a very fun and educational evening including an informational talk about the various plants/animals living just under…

Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022

Mar 28, 2022

Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022 Honouring our Ancestors: Visions for Future Generations and the Salish Sea April 26-28, 2022 Visit to register: https://salishseaconference.com/ Virtual Conference Includes Over 200 Presenters Across Concurrent Sessions Live Plenary Sessions Live Poster Sessions with Interactive Opportunities Snapshot Presentation Recordings Networking Opportunities