Visitors to Cape Roger Curtis have been known to keep their eyes on the ocean, and every now and then, when a whale flips its tail or a pod swims by their hopes are fulfilled.
Soon, an interpretive panel with a bench installed beside it will remind visitors to the Cape will that their sightings can provide important information for conservation research, an where to share the sighting information (1-866-I-SAW-ONE).
The sign is a collaboration between the Vancouver Marine Science Centre and The Whale Trail (a Washington-based organization dedicated to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the marine environment by establishing a network of viewing sites along the Pacific coast). Similar signs currently stand in more than 40 locations.
The Municipality’s manager of parks and environment Bonny Brokenshire says that the Vancouver Aquarium is providing the funding for the panel, but local municipal parks staff will help with its installation. She adds that the panel is likely to be in place by the summer.
