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Marine Biology Section

Marine Gastropod _Photo by Annie Prud'homme Genereux Babybasketstar_Photo by Annie Prud'homme Genereux Opalescent Nudibranch_Photo by Annie Prud'homme Genereux
 
The vision statement of the Marine Biology Section is to educate and foster interest in marine biology and coastal habitats for members of Nature Vancouver and the public at large.
 
Marine Biology Section Committee:
 
Chair and Program Coordinator: Joan Lopez
Audio-Visual Coordinator: Nigel Cornwall
Field Trip Coordinator: Jennifer Ingram
Assistant Field Trip Coordinator: Abby Schwarz
Publicity: Carolyn Varah
Membership Coordinator: Sheila Byers
Raffle Fund Coordinator: TBA
Treasurer: Nigel Cornwall
Secretary: Jacqui Lee 
Vancouver Aquarium Liaison: TBA
 
Marine Biology Evening Programs: Click on Evening Programs for a list of upcoming programs.
The evening programs of the Marine Biology Section are held from January through April and September through December on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Unity Church at 5840 Oak Street (Oak at 42nd Ave), Vancouver. These programs are open to the public and members are encouraged to invite their friends. For more information and suggestions for future programs please contact the Program Co-ordinator Joan Lopez at 604-682-1617.
 
Explore the Rocky Shore in Stanley Park - Intertidal Pamphlet
In 2009, the Marine Biology Section of Nature Vancouver published a pamphlet that contains a field guide to 40 prominent intertidal species of marine life which inhabit the rocky shore in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC. The pamphlet is printed on waterproof and durable paper and is available at Nature Vancouver evening programs. Click on Nature Vancouver Intertidal Pamphlet to see a PDF copy. For a map and introductory text click on Rocky Shore.
 
Banner sea-nymph_Nereis vexillosa_Photo by Sheila Byers Sea lettuce_Ulva lactuca_Photo by Sheila Byers Purple or ochre sea star_Pisaster ochraceus_Photo by Sheila Byers
Red rock crab_Cancer productus_Photo by Sheila Byers Pacific littleneck clam_Protothaca staminea_Photo by Sheila Byers Kelp-encrusting bryozoan_Membranipora serrilamella_Photo by Sheila Byers

 

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