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…
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’s Aquatic Biosphere Project is now an approved organisation on National Geographic’s Open Explorer program. Find our Aliens in Alberta Expedition and follow along as we mark a path of discovery on invasive species. Recent news reports and photos of giant carp in local waters have made headlines in the past few months. People discarding their pet fish…