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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with few individuals surviving. We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nIn 2022\, the event will once again take place entirely online\, with a 4-hour live stream on YouTube\, Facebook and Twitch.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Porpoise Conservation Society":MAILTO:info@porpoise.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210725
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day (July 24\, 2020) is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with only
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200719
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day (July 18\, 2020) is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with only
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
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SUMMARY:Sea of Shadows (Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:A looming disaster in one of the most spectacular environments on Earth sparks a rescue mission unlike any other in SEA OF SHADOWS\, a riveting new documentary with the intensity of a Hollywood thriller from National Geographic Documentary Films and winner of the Sundance audience award. \nWhen Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez\, their deadly methods threaten to destroy virtually all marine life in the region\, including the most elusive and endangered whale species on Earth\, the vaquita porpoise. \nSEA OF SHADOWS follows a team of dedicated scientists\, high-tech conservationists\, investigative journalists and courageous undercover agents as well as the Mexican Navy as they put their lives on the line to save the last remaining vaquitas and bring the vicious international crime syndicate to justice. \nThe SEA OF SHADOWS screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the Consul General of Mexico\, a porpoise-focused marine scientist\, and a fisheries economist\, moderated by a marine mammal scientist. \nThe panel:\nBerenice Diaz Ceballos\, Consul General for Mexico (Vancouver) \nBerenice Diaz Ceballos has been Consul General for Mexico in Vancouver\, Canada since 2016. She has a degree in International Relations\, and over 25 years of work experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, particularly in bilateral issues (Europe\, Asia-Pacific and Africa and the Middle East)\, and multilateral issues in the political\, economic\, financial\, social\, environmental\, migration\, and human rights fields. \nAnna Hall\, President\, Porpoise Preservation Society \nDr. Anna Hall is president of the Porpoise Conservation Society. She has spent 20 years researching the harbour porpoise of British Columbia and has worked on seasonal abundance\, diet\, strandings\, habitat use\, behaviour and incidental catch. She also took part in the 2008 international expedition to find the critically endangered vaquita. \nAndrés Cisneros-Montemayor\, Research Associate\, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries \nDr. Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor is Deputy Director of the Ocean Nexus Program and Research Associate at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in applied resource economics and is engaged in research and policy on human development and the Blue Economy\, including artisanal and Indigenous fisheries\, ecotourism\, and emerging ocean sectors in developing and developed regions including Belize\, Canada\, Central America\, East Asia\, Mexico\, Patagonia\, the USA and West Africa. Dr. Cisneros-Montemayor has published over 60 peer-reviewed studies and book chapters\, and is an active participant and advisor in international and national ocean policy. \nModerator:\nAndrew Trites\, Professor\, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU)\, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries \nDr. Andrew Trites is a Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia. He has been studying marine mammals in the North Pacific for 40 years\, and leads a research program designed to further the conservation and understanding of marine mammals\, and resolve conflicts between people and marine mammals. He has served on many advisory committees and independent panels that involve marine mammals and species at risk.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/sea-of-shadows-discussion/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20190404T042309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T070030Z
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SUMMARY:27th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of British Columbia’s Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory for presentations as well as discussion on issues that concern us all. This meeting is open to students\, researchers\, educators\, businesses and others involved with marine mammals. Anyone in one or more of these categories is welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast live on YouTube. \n\nhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=lAOjcEmzP2EVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 27th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium (https://youtube.com/watch?v=lAOjcEmzP2E)\n\nAgenda available for download.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/27th-annual-b-c-marine-mammal-symposium/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191004T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20190922T232402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T232402Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Small Cetaceans Facing Global Challenges
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk on “Porpoise Conservation — Small Cetaceans Facing Global Challenges” \nThere are only seven species of porpoise in the world’s oceans. Despite the nearshore habitat preference of most species\, this group of marine mammals is largely overlooked by science and conservation. While there is little known of these elusive marine mammals\, current knowledge indicates that almost half now have a Threatened or Endangered conservation status. Dr. Anna Hall is a local researcher and conservationist based in Metchosin who is working to change the public profiles\, population trajectories and knowledge about the world’s porpoise species. She will present an overview of her global research collaborations\, as well as her local work on the harbour and Dall’s porpoise of southern Vancouver Island. Dr. Hall will also present details on her new Eastern Caribbean collaboration that includes the first ever orca census and a new children’s ocean education program. Her research spans more than 25 years and she has uncovered some of the mysteries of the lives of the world’s smallest cetaceans that she will share in this presentation. \nDr. Anna Hall is a marine mammal zoologist and adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. She has lived in Metchosin since the early 1990’s and has been working on the research and conservation of porpoises for the past 25 years. She leads the Porpoise Conservation Society and is involved with research projects around the world. Her expertise is internationally recognised from her involvement in the conservation and recovery of the world’s most endangered marine mammal — the Vaquita —a warm water porpoise that is found only in the Sea of Cortez\, Mexico. She is also heading a new program on ocean health in the Eastern Caribbean that includes tropical dolphins\, coral reefs and sustainable development.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/talk-small-cetaceans-facing-global-challenges/
LOCATION:Metchosin Municipal Hall\, 4450 Happy Valley Road\, Metchosin\, B.C.\, V9C 3Z3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190707
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day
DESCRIPTION:What is International Save the Vaquita Day?\nInternational Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nWhat is the goal?\nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with only <30 individuals left\, and declining at about 50% per year! We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nWhat happened last year?\nIn 2018\, we organized International Save the Vaquita Day (ISTV Day) on Saturday\, July 7th. This event featured 34 booths and other venues at sites in southern California\, various cities in the US\, and all over the world. The venues included 9 aquaria and 12 museums/zoos. There were experts on hand to answer questions\, educational demonstrations\, seminars\, children’s games and events\, face-painting\, passing out of brochures and coloring books\, etc. At one site (Seaport Village in San Diego) there was even live music – the steel drum band Salsa Steel! \nThe primary goal was to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The events were all very peaceful\, and respectful of the Mexican fishing culture. It is estimated that over 26\,000 people were directly educated about the vaquita at the various events on ISTV Day 2018\, with over 250\,000 more educated through social media postings. Our website visits in the week after the event reached a record 173\,476 visits!
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20190515T063800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T063800Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise
DESCRIPTION:In 2002\, the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans in the Baltic\, North East Atlantic\, Irish and North Seas (UNEP/ASCOBANS) declared the third Sunday in May of each year as the “International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise” (IDBHP) in order to raise awareness of the critical situation for populations of the Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena): the only species of cetacean native to the Baltic Sea. \nSeveral studies have recently confirmed that only few of these animals can still be found in the main basin of the Baltic. This significant decline is largely due to human activities. The greatest threat posed is due to accidental by-catch through the entanglement in fishing nets. Other threats include underwater noise\, over-fishing and habitat degradation (for example due to oil extraction).  Urgent action is needed to save the Baltic Harbour Porpoise from extinction. \nRaising public awareness plays an important role in supporting effective conservation action. The IDBHP aims to promote public support throughvarious events and exhibitions at museums and scientific institutions around the Baltic Sea. The number of institutions staging events to mark the IDBHP has grown significantly. We hope that\, ultimately\, the IDBHP will be observed by at least one notable institution in every country around the Baltic Sea.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-day-of-the-baltic-harbour-porpoise-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20181124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20180316T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T031744Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium
DESCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGB1m2DxToVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 26th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGB1m2DxTo)\n\nJoin the University of British Columbia’s Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory for presentations as well as discussion on issues that concern us all. This meeting is open to students\, researchers\, educators\, businesses and others involved with marine mammals. Anyone in one or more of these categories is welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast live on YouTube. \nPlease register on Eventbrite or email bc.symposium@oceans.ubc.ca before November 19\, 2018\, to indicate that you plan to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be provided\, but we need to know how many people to plan for. There will also be a social evening (6:00-9:00 pm) where beer and pizza can be purchased. \nThe Agenda will be distributed at the meeting. Please email bc.symposium@oceans.ubc.ca before November 17\, 2018 if you would like to make a five minute presentation about your research. Longer presentations on topics of general interest are welcomed. We would also like to know if there are any issues that should be discussed by the group at large. \nThis event will be live-streamed to the general public via YouTube. All presentations will be recorded for posting on the Internet. Presenters can decline to have their talks posted individually after previewing them. \nWe look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at:\n9:30 am on Saturday\, November 24\, 2018 \nRegistration Fee:\nAdvanced: $0 (pre-register by Friday November 23)\nLate: $5 (cash only at the door) \nLive Broadcast:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGB1m2DxTo
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/26th-annual-b-c-marine-mammal-symposium/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20180316T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T193358Z
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday after the 4th of July has been designated as International Save the Vaquita Day. This is intended to be an annual event with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction.  There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe Porpoise Conservation Society is part of the Viva Vaquita Coalition\, and one of many organizations around the world that will be organizing events to coincide with International Save the Vaquita Day.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2018/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20180406T023625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T150639Z
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SUMMARY:World Oceans Day at Fisherman's Wharf
DESCRIPTION:“On Sunday\, June 10\, bring the family to Fisherman’s Wharf to learn all about the Salish Sea. Talk to a wide variety of research\, education and conservation organizations\, learn about your own impact\, and find out what you can do get involved\, reduce plastic pollution and #KeepOceansBlue. There will be plenty of activities for all ages!” \nWe will participate with our own booth to talk about porpoises in the Salish Sea (and elsewhere). Come join us!
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/world-oceans-day-at-fishermans-wharf/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Wharf\, 21 Erie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagle Wing Tours Ltd.":MAILTO:mika@eaglewingtours.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20180316T193829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T193937Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference is the largest most comprehensive event of its kind in the region. The purpose of the conference is to assemble scientists\, First Nations and tribal government representatives\, resource managers\, community and business leaders\, policy makers\, educators\, and students to present the latest scientific research on the state of the ecosystem\, and to guide future actions for protecting and restoring the Salish Sea ecosystem.  \nThe Porpoise Conservation Society is partnering with Pacific Mammal Research in Washington on a photo ID study of harbour porpoise. We will be presenting a poster presentation on that topic at the conference.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/2018-salish-sea-ecosystem-conference/
LOCATION:Washington State Convention Center\, 705 Pike St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Salish Sea Institute at Western Washington University":MAILTO:ssec@wwu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171126
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20170920T184205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T054439Z
UID:7380-1511568000-1511654399@porpoise.org
SUMMARY:25th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of British Columbia’s Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory for presentations as well as discussion on issues that concern us all. This meeting is open to students\, researchers\, educators\, businesses and others involved with marine mammals. Anyone in one or more of these categories is welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast live on YouTube. \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtoEaTNkAfYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 25th Annual B.C. Marine Mammal Symposium (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtoEaTNkAfY)\n\nPorpoise Conservation Society president Dr. Anna Hall will talk about her trip to Mexico and VaquitaCPR’s one-month mission to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/25th_marine_mammal_symposium/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Symposiums & Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170708T170000
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CREATED:20161229T211910Z
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday after the 4th of July has been designated as International Save the Vaquita Day. This is intended to be an annual event with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction.  There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-vaquita-day-2017/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20170428T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T191314Z
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SUMMARY:World Oceans Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this annual event is to educate the public about the diversity and importance of marine life in the Salish Sea\, and to raise funds to support local marine conservation efforts. \nThis year\, we are encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/world-oceans-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Wharf\, 21 Erie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Eagle Wing Tours Ltd.":MAILTO:mika@eaglewingtours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20170430T050247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170430T050639Z
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SUMMARY:VSB Sustainability Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VSB will be hosting its fifth district-wide Sustainability Conference this year on May 5th\, 2017 at Eric Hamber Secondary. The day will include keynote speakers\, two workshops sessions\, a zero-waste lunch\, a NGO Fair and Networking & School Planning sessions. \nThe Conference welcomes students\, teachers\, administrators\, and PAC members from all 18 Vancouver secondary schools\, as well as board staff and trustees\, out-of-district attendees\, and elementary school teachers. \nBuilding upon the successes of past conferences\, VSBSC 2017 hopes to: \nCelebrate sustainability inside and outside of the VSB. \nShowcasing environmental action can inspire even more action\, and we want to open the eyes of our community to just how much potential is buzzing around them.  \nEmpower youth with the skills and networks needed to execute their ideas.  \nIn hopes that this will enable students to tackle projects with a strong foundation\, built by like-minded people before them. \nWe hope to build bridges between youth\, organizations\, and existing sustainability expertise\, in order to strengthen them all through their bonds. \nFacilitate both inter- and intra-school discussion on sustainability goals and post-conference action plans. \nBy providing participants with time to brainstorm within their school groups what sustainable action they would like to see taken at their schools\, we hope to rally students to enact the change they wish to collectively see. We also hope that bringing all 18 VSB high schools together will encourage inter-school support on sustainability projects\, particularly ones that have been previously undertaken by other VSB schools. \nThe Porpoise Conservation Society will take part in the NGO Fair as part of the conference.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/vsb-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:Eric Hamber Secondary School\, 5025 Willow St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 3S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Symposiums & Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161127
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20160619T065641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T065641Z
UID:3834-1480118400-1480204799@porpoise.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual Marine Mammal Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of British Columbia’s Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory for presentations as well as discussion on issues that concern us all. This meeting is open to students\, researchers\, educators\, businesses and others involved with marine mammals. Anyone in one or more of these categories is welcome to attend.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/24th-annual-marine-mammal-symposium/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20160921T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T191303Z
UID:4510-1475002800-1475010000@porpoise.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Pembrokeshire Porpoise Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sea Trust invites you to come and get to know about these fascinating little cetaceans where and when to see them and why Pembrokeshire is so important to them. \nWhy do we need to protect them? How are they protected? Where can I see them? Are they really our porpoises? Porpoise Photo ID. \nFind out much more from our guest speakers Malcolm Barradell\, Dr Rob Davies\, Cliff Benson. \nMany thanks to Pembrokeshire College for hosting this event. \nEntry £5 at the door. Students £3.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/2nd-annual-pembrokeshire-porpoise-symposium/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre\, Pembrokeshire College\, Haverfordwest\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Symposiums & Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Sea Trust Wales":MAILTO:seatrustwales@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160710
DTSTAMP:20260613T112632
CREATED:20160104T202221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160707T023838Z
UID:2330-1468022400-1468108799@porpoise.org
SUMMARY:International Save The Vaquita