MELTDOWN: Oceans React to Global Warming

From June to December 2009 at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.


The Museum’s newest in-house curated exhibit on climate change and its impact on the oceans and the Arctic is now open. The exhibit provides a new “oceans” perspective and offers a fresh look at climate change. Visitors will better understand the fundamentals of global warming, explore its impact on the oceans, the Arctic and land environments and will find meaningful solutions to encourage change.

This exhibit focuses on changing marine ecosystems and tackles such topics as ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise and the uncertain future of Pacific salmon stocks. The exhibit also presents information and engaging displays on the changing Arctic that will address the issue of Canadian sovereignty over a melting Northwest Passage.

Meltdown! utilizes diverse components of the Museum’s collection, many of which have never been on display. This includes beautiful builder's models such as the Soviet icebreaker, Ermak, marine engine models, and rarely seen images of early steam and coal fired vessels.


Don't forget to visit the Museum's Heritage Harbour with historic and classic vessels and small boat building workshop. The Harbour is open during daylight hours and is an opportunity to see the boats up close and perhaps speak with boat owners about their maritime adventures.

For more information check the website at http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com or call 604-257-8300.