November 16, 2025
The Fish Who Flew
Yes, you read the title right. We’re sharing an account that gives insight into food web dynamics, adaptations, and really bad…
Empowering minds, protecting marine life
Inukshuk (BCZ0339) breaching ©MERS, MML-57
Fostering understanding and conservation
The Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) is dedicated to promoting conservation and understanding of marine ecosystems through scientific research, environmental education, and marine wildlife response. We are privileged to be based in the Territories the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw (the Kwak̕wala-speaking Peoples) and acknowledge their ongoing knowledge and stewardship of these lands and waters.
Boater Safety
See a Blow? Go Slow!
Our “See a Blow? Go Slow!” campaign provides information about Marine Mammal Regulations in Canada, how to avoid collisions with marine mammals, and what to do if collision or entanglement occurs.
Laws & Boater Safety
Get involved with MERS
We expand our reach through building community. Join us! There are many ways you can get involved. Participate in events. Help educate. Become a donor. Contribute data. Use the Whale Warning Flag and model best boating practices around the whales. Sponsor a Humpback Whale. Purchase sustainable goods from the Ocean Store.
Join us to help the whales, and the ocean they depend on.
Keep up to date
News & Blog 
August 5, 2025
Reflecting on 15 years of MERS
July marked 15 years since MERS first incorporated as a Society. What started as five friends who were compelled to learn…
July 10, 2025
New Whale-Safe Boating Course Launched
On July 2, the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) launched the Whale-Safe Boating course. This free, online, comprehensive resource fulfills…