The Aquatic Biosphere Project is working with regional dive clubs and the Alberta Underwater Council in lake bottom clean-up efforts by volunteers. A long standing effort by volunteer divers across the province, the Aquatic Biosphere conservation section is getting involved to catalogue and measure the waste retrieved for data collection and analysis. In understanding what is being tossed into our…
“If everyone just had one cause the world would be a better place” – Jordan Beatty Local Plastic Warriors By Tia Gabruch, B.Sc., P. Biol. September 2019 The first synthetic plastic was invented in 1907 by Belgium Chemist, Leo Baekland and over the last century, this invention has become embedded in our culture. Cosmetics, clothing, food, travelling, and even communication…
No trout about it, the sea-sons are changing. Come mix and mingle in the Sherlock Holmes Pub loft on Wed Sept 25. Meet some new friends, learn some new things, and chat with the Aquatic Biosphere Team about their many exciting projects around fish, conservation, research and The Story of Water. Good food and pints to wash down these great puns.…
It’s a Wrap It’s wrap-up time from the climbing fundraiser held in July with Rock Jungle Boulders on Monday Sept 16. It’s the DirtBag Cafe‘s Open Mic night taken up a notch. Adding a contest to create a signature beverage for the Project, you get to taste a flight of four creations by local mixologists who have taken up the challenge to…
The Aquatic Biosphere Project is excited to announce the recent acquisition of our first trailer of our Water Trails Project, one we are dubbing ‘The Minnow’. A 6 x10 cargo trailer was purchased with the assistance of a grant from the Alberta Conservation Association and is now preparing to undergo modifications to get it ready to hit the road this…
Discover the Whitemud Nature Reserve in the Edmonton Area Land Trust’s (EALT) Larch Sanctuary on Sunday August 25th from 11am to 1pm. The Aquatic Biosphere Project is once again partnering with EALT to provide a guided walk and exploration of this important ecosystem within our River Valley. The Whitemud Creek is an important corridor for wildlife in the River Valley…
Join us July 6 for a guided nature walk with Edmonton & Area Lands Trust. This is a beautiful spot and well worth the afternoon. Pack a picnic for after the walk, bring your camera or sketch book. Curious kiddos welcome. The guided walk is 2 hours long and you’ll learn all about the plants & animals of the area,…
It’s time to gear up for summer! Everyone loves getting out their new equipment for the season and we’re no different. What new activities are you getting ready for this year? Here at the Aquatic Biosphere Project, we have some exciting things planned. As part of our ongoing efforts to establish a conservation aquarium in Alberta, we’re helping to tackle…
The Aquarium Society of Alberta was nominated this year as a finalist in the Phillips Brewing Company’s charity program Benefit Brew. Each year finalists are selected to run against each other in a contest where most votes wins. The prize? A custom brew creation and label, and the proceeds of sales from the benefit brew. We are thrilled and grateful…