Doctoral researcher Nicola Smith will take you to coral reefs, mangrove creeks, estuaries, and shipwrecks across three oceans, and explain why lionfish are such effective predators in their new Atlantic habitats, and how her research is helping to limit their growth, spread, and impact to protect native fishes.

Included with museum admission or membership.

Seed dispersal by animals occurs almost everywhere, but this mutualism between plants and animals is most striking in tropical rainforests. Join Ellen Andresen, a visiting professor from Mexico on sabbatical at UBC, to find out why plants need to disperse their seeds to succeed, and how animals help them achieve this goal.

Included with museum admission or membership.

For more than 100 years, the quadrennial International Ornithological Congress has provided the platform where ornithologists from all over the world meet to share up-to-date research and conservation accomplishments and concerns. 

Early bird registration is now open until April 3!

Colour your way through nature on a giant mural that showcases ecosystems from BC and around the world. Presented by Hemlock Printers, artist Angela Gooliaff explores keystone species in both the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, employing feminine symbology of peace and wisdom, and story through a giant interactive colouring book mural. 

The latest addition to our permanent collection will soon be open to the public! Visit our website for more information over the next few weeks including special events from the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre.