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Get lost in this art lovers paradise, full of oceans and creativity galore.

Longing

I was born in the Caribbean and have visited many beaches throughout my years living there. I was always fascinated by the lush greenery that cascades down the hills and magically gives way to the dramatic blues of the Caribbean seas. This particular beach is one I loved to visit when I lived in Tobago. The power of the waves crashing on the rock and sand in all its raw beauty is an amazing sight. It is a special place that fills me with excitement and wonder. The sea - as amazingly beautiful as it is powerful!

Submitted by Caroline

Willow charcoal and acrylic paint on Stonehenge paper.

In elementary school, Laurie, Sang Ho, Shannon and I would play in Westmount Park and climb on the100-year old willow tree in the center of the man-made river. At that time, the willow was supported by metal poles bending out from the side horizontally, making it perfect for climbing and sitting. Between the
four of us, we would see who could jump off the highest point in the tree. Dangerous as it might seem, none of us ever got hurt. It was a time where 10-year olds could wander about the park alone without their parents and not get in trouble. We’d play outside until the sun set.

When I came back to Montreal after university, I noticed the tree wasn’t there anymore. Someone told me that a thunderstorm had finally struck the tree down.

But in my mind, it is still there. This is the willow that reminds me to protect nature – otherwise it will no
longer be there for me to show to someone else.

Submitted by: Zihan Cai

The Skysea

We want to share some love for our blue planet! Did you know more than half of the Earth is covered by water? Water is critical to life as we know it and it is up to us to preserve this natural resource.

Whale of Montréal

Sedna

Fun Fact: Orcas are not whales...they're dolphins!

Orcas are more commonly known as killer whales - a name that likely began as “killer of whales” because these intelligent animals are known to hunt and kill a variety of whale species. The shift towards the name “orca” was a push back at their misguided reputation as man-eaters, and towards their scientific name: Orcinus Orca. However, most don’t realize that Orcinus is Latin for “belonging to Orcus”, god of the underworld! ⁣
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There are three ecotypes of Orcas off the British Columbia coast: residents (salmon eaters), transients (marine mammal eaters), and offshore (shark eaters, but more research is needed). Orcas are matrilineal, with male offspring staying with their mothers for the entirety of their life! A famous Orca in the Southern Resident population named “Granny” was thought to live to over 105 years old. ⁣
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Orcas face many real threats from extinction. For example, there are only 76 Southern Resident Orcas left in the wild. This genetic bottleneck will pose a major conservation challenge into the future, as ecotypes of orcas do not breed with one another. Historically, the aquarium trade played a major role in their population decline. The first orca to be caught and displayed in captivity occurred off the coast of Vancouver, which sparked a global fascination with these animals and their desire in aquariums around the world. Today, the southern resident orcas face additional challenges such as diminishing salmon populations and marine pollution that accumulates up the food chain to these apex predators. ⁣
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Submitted by: Anonymous

A humpback whale was spotted in the Vancouver Downtown harbor! They are en route on their annual migration from the warm breeding waters of Mexico and Hawaii to the cold feeding grounds in British Columbia and Alaska! Some whales are thought to travel more than 3000 miles each way on this migration.

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This drawing was inspired by the power of folklore. This form of storytelling has existed throughout generations and inspired countless tales of the water and all its mysteries. Legend has it, Mermaids have been in existence since 1000 B.C. and have been an influential element to stories about the ocean and seas ever since.

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It’s time to change the narrative surrounding sharks. The power of mainstream media (looking at you Jaws 👀) has prompted their global fear and hatred. What they fail to tell you is that for every human killed by sharks, 1.5 million sharks are killed by humans. Sharks are beautiful creatures and we should share their stories!⁣

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This rug hooking is an abstract aerial view of tide pools. Tide pools are important habitat for many ocean creatures as the water line moves up and down throughout the day. Starfish, anemones, limpets, chitons, and barnacles are just some of the species that call these pools home.

This piece was created by following the pattern of Deanne Fitzpatrick, a Canadian rug hooking artist!

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Did you know humpback whales have the longest pectoral fins of any whale species? This allows them to twirl and breach the water!

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