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The Maritime Museum of BC Announces New Exhibit Opening: Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide

Pacific in Peril

Oct 29, 2024

The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide from 31 October 2024 – 30 March 2025.

The Maritime Museum of BC launches new Pacific in Peril: Climate Change, the Warming Ocean, and How to Turn the Tide exhibit. Image courtesy of the Maritime Museum of BC.

About the Exhibit
“To live on the coast is to be influenced by the ocean every day,” said Heather Feeney, Collections and Exhibit Manager.
 
Many make their living on the water. It is a source of food, and a way of transporting people and goods. It drives changes to our weather. So, what happens when climate change starts to affect a body of water as large as the Pacific Ocean?  
 
Climate change isn’t only warming the ocean. It’s also leading to acidification, causing coastal erosion, raising sea levels, and expanding areas of deoxygenation. The results are rippling through the entire ecosystem.  
 
While we don’t always see it, the ocean plays a key role in carbon sequestration and could be our greatest ally in the fight against climate change. Efforts have already started to boost the power of the Pacific.  
 
“If you love the ocean as much as we do, join us at the Maritime Museum of BC as we explore what climate change could mean for the Pacific and what we can do to help protect it now and for future generations,” said Feeney.
 
Maritime Museum of BC staff will be available for comment. Photography is welcome.

Info for the Public Exhibit Dates: 31 October 2024 – 30 March 2025
Location: 744 Douglas Street
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Admission Rates:
• Adult – $10.00
• Senior/Student – $8.00
• Youth (12-17) – $5.00
• Child (under 12) – Free

Maritime Museum of BC – 1-250-900-8951

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