Explore the Deep Sea, Creepy Creatures & A Forest of Corals: Celebrating 20 years of The Gully Marine Protected Area

May 11, 2024

9:30 am to 1:00 pm

This is a FREE event! In lieu of admission, we welcome non-perishable food and online donations for Feed NS during the event!

 

Dive into the deep sea and experience the Gully Marine Protected Area (MPA) in person! The Gully is North America’s largest undersea canyon and is home to a vast variety of life, including the endangered northern bottlenose whale and a rainbow of deep-sea corals.

 

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Gully ecosystem! You can see the Gully up close with a 3D underwater map, experience weird and wonderful creatures, and learn about them from the experts who work to study and protect them everyday.  With many things to see and do, you can choose your own adventure!  Come celebrate 20 years of The Gully, Canada’s oldest MPA!

 

To learn more about the Gully MPA visit The Gully Marine Protected Area (MPA) (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

 

Event partners: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, SeaBlue Canada (for event updates, visit the Seablue website.