Media Update – OceanEXP Gains Momentum by Leading Collaboration
A parent of a young child passed along a comment to us upon hearing a facility like the OceanEXP might be built on Vancouver Island, “I want my kids to [...]
OceanEXP Celebrates Earth Day while Fisheries & Oceans Minister visits Nanaimo
The federal fisheries and oceans minister was in Nanaimo on Earth Day, talking about a turning tide in a changing climate. According to a report from Nanaimo News Greg Sakaki [...]
MLA/Marine Advisor Sheila Malcolmson and the OceanEXP Team
Board Members from the NDDA were excited about the opportunity to update Sheila Malcolmson, MLA Nanaimo, on the progress made with the OceanEXP Centre project. Sheila was just recently appointed [...]
OceanEXP – Who Will Help Save the Oceans?
The diversity and importance of our marine environment will play a prominent role throughout OceanEXP. Utilizing the latest digital technology we’ll bring the underwater environment into the hands of our [...]
New Educational Curriculum for OceanEXP!
“A facility like the OceanEXP will be an incredible learning experience for our students. What a great place to expand young minds, motivate youth to explore new worlds and [...]
Loss of a Community Leader – David Mannix
Our team felt aching hearts with the passing of one our Board of Directors and a friend. Dave joined the Nanaimo Deep Discovery Association 4 years ago and remained committed [...]
Phil Nuytten’s vision for a subaquatic future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-VtaVuG2m4 An internationally recognized pioneer in the diving industry, British Columbia's Phil Nuytten has spent 40 years creating deepwater dive products that have opened the ocean’s depths to exploration [...]
What is it about British Columbia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QzsSgxX3fo&t=3s British Columbia is a beacon to scuba divers and ocean explorers. Attracting visitors from all over the world, eager to dive beneath our waves. But what is the appeal? [...]
A busy week starts here
As most people across BC prepare for a weekend enjoying the Spring sun, the OceanEXP team will be shifting up a gear and preparing for a busy week full of [...]
Introducing our new branding!
Here it is! We take another bold step forward this week with the introduction of our new branding - and a few other visual advances. As the project continues to [...]