Love Your Ocean Auction

Canvas 24 x 36" of an Alabaster Nudibranch at 3m depth by "The Marine Detective​". Mirrored wrapped on a 1.5" wooden stretcher bar. 

Retail value $349. See www.TheMarineDetective.ca. It will be mailed directly to your home (if in Canada or most US States) at no additional charge. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

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Canvas 24 x 36" of Jigger the Humpback Whale (female, BCX1188) by "The Marine Detective​". Mirrored wrapped on a 1.5" wooden stretcher bar. 

Retail value $349. See www.TheMarineDetective.ca. It will be mailed directly to your home (if in Canada or most US States) at no additional charge. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

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Canvas 24 x 36" of Bull Kelp by "The Marine Detective​". Mirrored wrapped on a 1.5" wooden stretcher bar. 

Retail value $349. See www.TheMarineDetective.ca. It will be mailed directly to your home (if in Canada or most US States) at no additional charge. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

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One of 5 stunning prints donated by artist Leanne Hodges (West Coast Wild). 

"Bloodlines and Backbones" is a giclee print on bamboo - 8x16" image on 12x20" paper. Retail value $240 + shipping. www.leannehodges.com. We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

One of 5 stunning prints donated by artist Leanne Hodges (West Coast Wild). 

"Chinook Transforming" is a giclee print on bamboo - 9x12" image on 13x16" paper. Retail value $100 + shipping. www.leannehodges.com. We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

One of 5 stunning prints donated by artist Leanne Hodges (West Coast Wild). 

"Clayoquot Wolf and Coho" is a giclee print on bamboo - 9x12" image on 13x16" paper. Retail value $100 + shipping. www.leannehodges.com. We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Signed original acrylic on canvas by Christy Wilson​.  "Dive Deep" - Humpback Whale Tail at 10 x 10 inch and 1.5 inch deep. Retail value $95. Bid price will include shipping cost i.e. no additional charge. www.christywilson.ca. 

We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

One of 5 stunning prints donated by artist Leanne Hodges (West Coast Wild). 

"Guiding the Generations" (Grey Whales) is a giclee print on bamboo - 8x12" image on 12x16" paper. Retail value $95 + shipping. www.leannehodges.com. We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Signed original by Lisa Joan of Isla Life Designs.  Humpback Whale Tail at 10 x 8 inch. Retail value $95. Will be framed. www.islalifedesigns.com. Retail value is $95. 

We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

One of 5 stunning prints donated by artist Leanne Hodges (West Coast Wild).  "Lunge Feeding Humpback with Pilchards" is a giclee print on bamboo - 8x20" image on 12x24" paper. Retail value $135 + shipping. www.leannehodges.com. We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Sean Doe Photography of Port Hardy has so generously donated this opportunity for a 1-hour portrait session in support of our marine education and research efforts. Retail value is $350. Portrait session limited to Vancouver Island, BC. See https://seandoephotography.com/. See next auction item for a 2-hour photo session with Sean Doe Photography. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

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Sean Doe Photography of Port Hardy has so generously donated this opportunity for a 2-hour portrait session in support of our marine education and research efforts. Retail value is $600. Portrait session limited to Vancouver Island, BC. See https://seandoephotography.com/. See previous auction item for a 1-hour photo session with Sean Doe Photography. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Reel Life Fitness in Victoria has generously donated 10 Outdoor Boot Camp classes. See www.reellifefitness.com. Value $150. Expires October 2016. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Reel Life Fitness in Victoria has generously donated 10 Outdoor Boot Camp classes. See www.reellifefitness.com. Value $150. Expires October 2016. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

 Bluewater Adventures has so generously donated this opportunity to join their Orcas, Totems and Grizzlies tour from August 13 to 19, 2016 aboard the Island Odyssey. Tour departs from Port McNeill. Retail value $4,250. Second trip available, see next item in auction.

Details http://bluewateradventures.ca/site/our-adventures/northern-vancouver-island.html 

We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

 Bluewater Adventures has so generously donated this opportunity to join their Orcas, Totems and Grizzlies tour from August 13 to 19m 2016 aboard the Island Odyssey. Tour departs from Port McNeill. Retail value $4,250. Second trip available, see previous item in auction. Details http://bluewateradventures.ca/site/our-adventures/northern-vancouver-island.html 

We so appreciate the support of our marine education and research efforts.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Discovery Marine Safari Ltd. has so generously donated two spots on a whale watching safari departing from Campbell River in support of our marine education and research efforts. Expires September 20, 2017. See http://www.adventurewhalewatching.com/

Retail value is $350 + GST. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society seewww.mersociety.org. 

Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures has so generously donated a "Kayak with Whales" 4-Day Kayak Trip for Two from July 12 to 15, 2016 in support of our marine education and research efforts. See details at www.kingfisher.ca/kayak-with-whales-kayak-tour. Retail value: $2750+

We so appreciate the support. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

North Island Kayak - Telegraph Cove, BC has so generously donated a $350 gift certificate in support of our marine education and research efforts. Gift certificate can be used towards any Guided Sea Kayaking Tour. See www.KayakBC.ca and certificate for details. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

The Paddlers' Inn in the Broughton Archipelago has so generously donated this opportunity to join at 4-day trip in from July 12 to 15 or September 14 to 17, 2016. Includes accomodation and return transport. See www.paddlersinn.ca/specials. Retail value $950

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society seewww.mersociety.org. 

Seasmoke Whale Watching has so generously donated a whale watching trip for two departing from Alert Bay or Alder Bay (near Telegraph Cove). See www.seasmokewhalewatching.com.  

Retail value: $198. Expires September 2016. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society seewww.mersociety.org. 

Stubbs Island Whale Watching Vancouver Island has so generously donated two whale watching passes in support of our marine education and research efforts. See www.stubbs-island.com

Retail value is $200 + GST. Reservations required. Expires: October 2017. Restrictions: Valid on any available tour except 1:00 PM departures from July 15 to September 15.

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society seewww.mersociety.org. 

Tide Rip Grizzly Tours has so generously donated a Grizzly Bear expedition for One in support of our marine education and research efforts. For available dates see grizzlycanada.com/bookings. Retail value $300+. Expires September 30, 2017. Reservations needed. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org. 

Where whales and professional hockey meet - incredible opportunity for two people to go whale watching and fishing with NHL superstar and local hero, Willie Mitchell AND, as a result, help whale research. Due to his love of the Ocean and the area where he grew up, Willie is so generously supporting our efforts as the Marine Education & Research Society in this way. Date of the trip to be determined subject to Willie’s schedule. It will be in either August/September 2016 or in the period of July to September 2017. Winner will be given at least one month’s notice of the date. Also aboard will be MERS Humpback Researcher Jackie Hildering; aka The Marine Detective. So grateful for this support. For photos of last year's MERS trip with Willie see http://tinyurl.com/mers-2015-willie-mitchell. 

For more information about the "Love Your Ocean Event" see http://tinyurl.com/MERS-love-your-ocean . 

For more on the work of the Marine Education and Research Society see www.mersociety.org.