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Oceana Canada - Latest ocean expedition

Join us on our latest ocean expedition through livestreaming, expert narration and behind-the-scenes videos hosted by Alexandra Cousteau and other ocean experts​

Oceana Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Heiltsuk and Kitasoo/Xai’Xais Nations, Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance and Ocean Networks Canada will set sail to explore sites in the Central Coast of British Columbia at depths where almost no scientific exploration has occurred. Joined by Alexandra Cousteau, filmmaker, Oceana Senior Advisor and granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the team will explore areas of high ecological, cultural and economic significance, including the Kynoch Inlet fjords, Seaforth Channel and Fitz Hugh Sound.

The expedition will collect data that will help identify ecologically important areas for marine planning, protect vulnerable species – such as rockfish – and habitat that have a high conservation value from human threats.

  • Witness the wonder of ocean exploration through: Behind-the-scenes videos featuring scientific experts, Nation members and Alexandra Cousteau;
  • Underwater footage of reefs, rockfish, corals, sponges and basket stars captured using DFO’s submersible drop-camera transmitted via satellite onboard in real-time through Ocean Networks Canada’s Oceans 2.0 platform;
  • Images and livestreams narrated by ocean experts; and Community events and youth engagement activities at schools in Klemtu and Bella Bella.
  • You can also engage with the expedition team and learn about oceanographic research through real-time question and answer periods. Stay tuned for daily updates on our site as well as on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with scheduled interactive broadcast times and photos from the ship.

Watch the first live footage starting on March 7, 2018 at oceana.ca/ProtectOceans