We are open 6 days a week, Tuesday-Sunday! Visit us, 10am – 5pm.
Engage, Learn, and be Inspired by the Wonders of the Ocean.
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A unique opportunity to dive deep into the mysteries of the Ocean, providing a platform where education meets fun and curiosity meets discovery. Our exhibits and touch tanks, featuring over 70 species from diverse underwater habitats such as Rocky Intertidal, Eelgrass, Subtidal, Mudflats, Kelp Forest, Deep Sea, and Rocky Reef, are open all year round, ensuring a new adventure awaits every time you visit.
Our Goal:
Positively impact all visitors and provide educational programs that will inspire and encourage positive behavioural change. Support sustainability of our local ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
Did you know?
Sea stars stomachs exit their mouths to digest the food, and re-enter when finished eating.
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Hosted by BlueAct Marine Society, it turns climate anxiety into action with local success stories and practical solutions.
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Sign up for Summer Camps!
We offer three exciting, immersive ocean science camps designed to spark curiosity and a lifelong love for the ocean. In these week-long adventures, children will explore the wonders of the Salish Sea, get hands-on with our unique marine ecosystems, and gain the confidence to become the next generation of environmental stewards. Summer camps have limited spots available – sign up today!
BlueAct Marine Society is the organization behind Nicholas Sonntag TidePools Aquarium.
Our oceans, teeming with vibrant life and enchanting ecosystems, unveil a breathtaking world of beauty and mystery. From colorful coral reefs to majestic marine creatures, join us in celebrating and preserving the awe-inspiring diversity that makes our oceans an unparalleled source of wonder.
Help us preserve the wonder that is our ocean.
Together, through education, collaborative initiatives, and events, we can protect and restore the beauty beneath the surface.