A, B, SEAS - A SPEED LEARNING EVENT!

​7 speakers, 5 minutes each, infinite ocean fun!

To celebrate the end of our Making Waves fundraiser, we invited you to join our online event, A, B, Seas! Curious attendees joined this virtual evening of ocean science talks and learned some fin-tastic ocean science facts! 

​Presenter list: 

Ruby Banwait - Blue Mind Concept
Kaitlin Burek - Kelp and Algae
Lauren Farley - Sharks
Sonya Lee - Science Communication 
Sarah McComb-Turbitt - Penguins
Leah Robertson - Deep Sea Sponges
Sarah Vokey - Volcanoes

OCEAN TRIVIA

Test your knowledge and learn something new with some fun, educational trivia!
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Kids Ocean Trivia

We had a blast hosting Live Ocean Trivia with A for Adventure. You can play anytime by watching the replay below!
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This one is aimed at kids aged 5-12, but we're willing to bet you'll learn a boatload of stuff even if you're older. 

Oceans Week Trivia
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We hosted this trivia in partnership with some incredible organizations to celebration Oceans Week Halifax 2020.

This one is aimed at an older audience and the questions are a little more tricky. Watch the video to play and test your knowledge!
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PRINTABLE COLOURING PAGE

To support our fundraising efforts we are selling our fin-tastic printable colouring sheet and hermit crab paper puppet in our online store. Consider making a purchase to assist our ocean education efforts!
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​SHELL & TELL

Shell & Tell is a free educational video series aimed at kids over the age of 5. And while the language is such that children will understand, you can be sure that you'll enjoy these videos just as much if you're 15, 25, 45 or 105!

​Watch anytime at home to discover some creatures found in Atlantic Canada's waters. Discover your new favourite marine species!
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Episode 1 - Moon Snails

This exciting first episode features our Chair of Communications, Kaitlin. You'll see we picked the right person for this role when you hear all the fun facts she has for you delivered in the most animated way! ​

Episode 2 - Urchins
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Where is the urchin's bum? Can an animal really be a back breather? Can you say Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis three times fast?!

This video features marine biologist Melanie Knight, a long time Back to the Sea supporter based in Vancouver, BC. 

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​Episode 3 - Squids

We're not squidding around with this episode of Shell & Tell. It's packed with information about our little ink-jetting, jet-propelling friends! 💨

Comminications Committee member, long-time volunteer and past employee of Back to the Sea - Leah wears many hats. She's now wearing two more hats: Shell & Tell host and stuffed animal scientist.

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​Episode 4 - Hermit Crabs

A very spe-shell episode for #GivingTuesdayNow and our Founder's birthday! Learn about the ever claw-some hermit crab, cheap magic tricks included!

Invest in ocean education, creativity and ocean protection here.

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​Episode 5 - Sand Dollars

How much is a sand dollar worth?!

Jordan, long time Back to the Sea volunteer, tells us about these sand-tastic critters.

Do you know what sand dollar teeth look like? Watch to find out. You'll be rich in knowledge!

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​Episode 7 - Periwinkles

Join Joe, a Clean Foundation Summer Intern with the Back to the Sea team, to learn all about Periwinkles!

Watch to find out what makes these superb snails so strong.

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​Episode 9 - Dive into the Atlantic

On this week's episode of Shell & Tell, Lawerence, underwater photographer and Back to the Sea Society board member, introduces us to some neat animals found off the coast of Nova Scotia.

​Watch to see some amazing footage and find out what a sea peach looks like (and how it gets its name!)

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​Episode 11 - Diversity of Sea Stars

Why do we say "sea star" and not "star fish"? How does a blood star get it's name? Join Back to the Sea volunteer, Ronnie, to discover the answers to these questions and many more!

In this episode of Shell & Tell, sponsored by The Co-operators Bishops Insurance Group, we dive in to the diverse and wonderful world of sea stars!

​Episode 13 - Lobsters 

Did you know most lobsters are left handed!?
In this episode of Shell & Tell, we join Back to the Sea volunteer, Hannah who shares her love for lobsters!
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This episode is brought to you by The School of Technology and Environment of the Nova Scotia Community College.

​Episode 15 - Salt Marshes

Today we are going on a short trip with Back to the Sea volunteer and PhD researcher, our friend Kayla Hamelin! Kayla is taking us to see a salt marsh. Salt marshes are important ecosystems, and do so much for us and the ocean, tune in to find out more! .

Episode 17 - The American Eel 

Join Lauren on this episode of Shell & Tell as she revEELs just how cool these fish are! Learn all about their migrations and importance to Indigenous culture. 

This episode of Shell & Tell is in partnership with CEPI Youth 

Episode 19 - Tides

Have you ever wondered how tides work? Well we've got the Shell & Tell for you! Kayla Hamelin is back to take us on another ocean adventure. Join us this time as Kayla takes us all the way to Digby NS to experience the worlds highest tides! 

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​Episode 6 - Lasagna Kelp

Why is lasagna kelp called lasagna kelp?!

Join Kaitlin as she takes us on a fun, 4-minute outdoor adventure to discover something incredible!


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​Episode 8 - Beach Clean-Up for Oceans Week HFX

We are so excited to have our friend Alex host this special episode in celebration of Oceans Week Halifax. As a marine scientist and co-founder of Oceans Week, Alex is here today to take us on a beach clean-up. Watch to find out how you can help keep garbage out of our ocean!

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​Episode 10 - North Atlantic Right Whale

We are thrilled to present this episode of Shell & Tell, sponsored by Ocean Tracking Network! In this video, Joe tells us all about the beautiful North Atlantic Right Whale, and what is being done to help keep this species safe. 

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​Episode 12 - Octopuses

On this edition of Shell & Tell we learn about our favourite eight-armed friend, the octopus! Watch to learn about all the neat tricks these super smart cephalopods are capable of! 🐙

Today's episode is brought to you in partnership with Barbara Adams, MLA for Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage.

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​Episode 14 - Sharks

Here's an episode you can really sink your teeth into! Today's Shell & Tell is all about Sharks! Our friend, Lucija, tells us all about these fin-credible animals with a special focus on their teeth.

This episode of Shell & Tell is brought to you in partnership with Ocean School.

​Episode 16 - Oysters

Haley, from the Clean Foundation, tells us all about the incredible oyster, and what makes it such an interesting (and kind!) ocean inhabitant.

Episode 18 - Minke Whales 

Hannah Mark is back for another episode to Shell & Tell us all about Minke Whales! Join us as Hannah shares lots of fin-tastic facts on Minkes like their unique pectoral fins and all the amazing sounds they make!

This episode of Shell & Tell is in partnership with Darren Fisher

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