{"id":509590,"date":"2026-03-02T14:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/509590\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:38:13","slug":"ocean-bound-bringing-play-to-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/509590\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Bound, Bringing Play To Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer, the Museum of Surrey is blending entertainment with education with their brand-new exhibit: Ocean Bound<\/a>. This free, family-friendly, and interactive exhibit invites you to learn how our actions on land impact life underwater.<\/p>\n

Perfect for guests of all ages, you\u2019ll uncover through hands-on activities, fascinating displays, and exciting games how we can protect our waterways, water systems, and the aquatic animals that live in them.<\/p>\n

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\nLearning Meets Fun<\/p>\n

Created by the Sciencenter<\/a> of Ithaca, New York and supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a> (NOAA), Ocean Bound is an exhibit that feels like play.<\/p>\n

Great for curious kids, science lovers, and families looking for summer fun, this exhibit focuses on making you feel like a biologist while you learn exactly what goes into keeping Surrey\u2019s watersheds clean and thriving. Cool, educational, and indoors, Ocean Bound is going to be the place to be for those who love to learn!<\/p>\n

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\nBringing The Ocean To Land<\/p>\n

What can you expect when you visit the Museum of Surrey\u2019s Ocean Bound exhibit? From piloting a submersible to meeting aquatic species, these immersive and interactive activities will have you enjoying the wonders of watersheds.<\/p>\n

Pilot a life-size submersible, make it \u201crain\u201d on a 3D watershed, and guide water safely to sea!
\nMeet 70 aquatic species and learn fun facts about each one.
\nSee how pollutants like oil, animal waste, and metals move through storm water and affect our oceans.
\nFind real-world solutions to watershed challenges\u2013 and learn how you can help protect aquatic ecosystem<\/p>\n

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Ocean Bound has a big focus on how humans affect the health of rivers, streams, and oceans. <\/a>Supporting climate education and environmental awareness through play and curiosity, this is a special kind of educational entertainment that gives guests a close-up look at the role of humans in aquatic ecosystems and what we can do to keep them healthy.<\/p>\n

Ocean Bound wants you to know that we can all make a difference!<\/p>\n

Make A Change<\/p>\n

Importantly, the exhibit encourages eco-action for all ages. From water conservation to sustainable habits, you can learn how your actions can be all the difference in keeping the planet\u2019s water functioning as it should be.<\/p>\n

Including local stories and science about Surrey\u2019s own watersheds means that Ocean Bound is a locally-focused exhibit that has you learning about your own direct impacts on it.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also a great place to visit if you\u2019re interested in local nature and how you can protect it. You\u2019ll also get to learn about the amazing work City of Surrey departments and community partners are doing to protect local waterways!<\/p>\n

Ocean Bound is open from May 27, 2025 until September 7, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:30pm. There\u2019s no ticket necessary\u2013 just head to the Museum and Surrey so you can dive into the world of watersheds!<\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date: May 27 \u2013 September 7, 2025<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56a Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8<\/p>\n

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