Fish Powerhouses
Many organisms can generate or detect electrical discharges. One fish that has taken “electrogenesis” to a whole other level is the electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (which is not actually a true eel, but that is another story).
Biodiversity Lecture Series
In partnership with the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC), the Beaty Biodiversity Museum presents an ongoing series of lectures exploring our understandings of biodiversity. As humans we appreciate biodiversity from diverse points of view. As scientists we study its origins and global significance. As artists we celebrate its staggering beauty. As consumers we depend on it. […]
Vision & Mission
Vision A world where biodiversity is better understood, valued, and protected. Mission The Beaty Biodiversity Museum strives to inspire an understanding of biodiversity, its origins, and importance to humans through collections-based research, education and outreach. As Vancouver’s natural history museum, we work to promote a greater sense of collective responsibility for the biodiversity of British […]