Bluewater Cruising Presents Canada Neptune and Venus Projects

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March 18 2014, Dr. Kim Juniper, Associate Director for ONC Observatory Neptune Canada Project presents the Canada Neptune and Venus Projects.

Find out what the Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) observatories (including NEPTUNE and VENUS) consist of.  Learn what geographical areas are being studied, and what kinds of sensors are located on the sea floor.
See examples of how we study tsunamis, listen for whales, and track changes in the ocean chemistry.

You will also see the impacts of deep-sea mining Dr Juniper will also present interesting videos of octopus,
squid, brittle stars, spider crabs, and hot vents releasing 300 degree water from below the sea
floor into the ocean above.

• Plan to attend this fascinating presentation
• Learn how to contribute to ocean research by viewing videos and recording your observations of sea life.

www://bluewatercrusing.org

Canada Neptune & Venus Projects
3475 Ripon Road, Victoria
No-Host Bar open at 1900; Meeting at 1930; Presentation
Members: $5.00 General Public: $10.00
 
Diesel Maintenance
Workshop: April 5-6
Cost: $136.50
Coffee provided
This course is a joint effort of CEP, the Cooperative Education Program of BCA, SNSYC and RVYC, and is open
to all their members. To register, please contact SNSYC Wednesday-Sunday 4:00 – 10:00 pm 250-656-4600250-656-4600

Life Raft Safety
This experiential on-the-water workshop is currently under development and is proposed for the Spring.
Details will be available soon on BCA’s website.
www://bluewatercrusing.org Canada Neptune & Venus Projects 3475 Ripon Road, Victoria
No-Host Bar open at 1900; Meeting at 1930;
Presentation Members: $5.00
General Public: $10.00

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