Three reasons why connected marine protected areas are important:
🌡️resilience to the effects of climate change
🐋safe passage for migratory species
🥧protecting ecosystems rather than areas
We celebrate the release of the proposed MPA Network for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy!

🎂The Gully is turning 20🎂

Together with DFO Maritimes & Oceans North, we are throwing a birthday bash to celebrate two decades of protecting this unique ecosystem.

Come celebrate with us on May 11 at our free event at the Maritime Museum.

All details here:
seabluecanada.org/explore-the-de…

We are showing Gaelic film shorts on Tuesdays from 5-7:30 pm!
More details:
gaelic.ca

The Gully, Atlantic Canada’s first Marine Protected Area, turns 20 today!

Join us and SeaBlue Canada at the Maritime Museum on May 11 to celebrate and learn more about this special place.

For more information: ow.ly/5ZAS50RwsiY #GullyMPAat20

#canadianhistory   #OTD – May 4,1910 – The Naval Service Act of Canada was passed, creating the Royal Canadian Navy. #dyk that HMCS Rainbow and Niobe were the first ships commissioned into the #RCNavy .

Today, we remember the military personnel and civilians that were lost during the longest continuous campaign of #WWII , the #battleoftheatlantic . Despite the challenges, Canada built a fleet of ships, and the #rcnavy escorted thousands of merchant ships safely across the Atlantic

Introducing Clifton Museum Park, formerly Haliburton House Museum. news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/05/03/…

We're thrilled to share that there are officially 10 Jane's Walk events planned for the 2024 Halifax festival and even more to come as details get finalized!

We've just updated our website with schedule info here: janeswalkhalifax.com/schedule

This Sunday marks the 79th anniversary of the end of the #BOA ⚓️Royal Canadian Navy

The #CFBHalifax ceremonial team was hard at work this week conducting a parade rehearsal ahead of the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony at Point Pleasant Park.

Event details: tridentnewspaper.com/local-2024-bat…

On Sunday, May 5, 10:30 am at Point Pleasant Park (5530 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax) a Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony will be taking place to mark the sacrifice for the Canadians who lost their lives in the Battle of the Atlantic.

#HMCSSackville , Canada's last corvette that served during the Battle of the Atlantic and WWII, moves past #HMCDockyard Halifax before heading to its summer berth on the Halifax waterfront, at Sackville Landing. Follow @HMCSSackville1 for updates on deck tour times.

You had us at Theodore Tugboat ⭐️

The Gaels are the people who speak Gaelic, understand and take part in Gaelic culture. Most Nova Scotia Gaels can trace their families back to people that came from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to Nova Scotia between the years 1773 and 1850. #GaelicNS #GaelicMonth

It's #AsianHeritageMonth May 28, 6:30 pm. Understanding Mahjong: A Workshop on Gameplay, Culture, and Social Bonding with Will Yang Halitube #Free #NightattheMuseum
maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/event/understa…

Life Without Plastic - Fantastic! #TuesdayNightTalk
May 21, 6:30 pm with Natasha Tucker! #Free #NightattheMuseum
maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/event/life-wit…

May is Asian Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich culture, history and lived experiences of people of Asian descent throughout the month of May. Full details: brnw.ch/21wJoB5

Gaelic at Heart is the theme for Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, which starts today, May 1, in celebration of the historical and cultural significance of Gaelic traditions across the province news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/05/01/…