Fishes as Art – and what Art!
I recently came across two outstanding examples of the portrayal of fishes as a form of art. The first involves the truly spectacular photographs of Siamese fighting fish by Thai artist Visarute Angkatavanich. One of the most important morphological innovations in the evolution of fishes has been the development of their fins (dorsal, anal, pelvic, […]
100,000 Visitor Contest Winner Tours the Museum
Since opening in October of 2010, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum has welcomed and showcased the wonders of biodiversity to thousands of curious guests. This fall, we are anticipating the reach of the 100,000-visitor milestone. And what better way to celebrate this exciting occasion than a draw for a prize package?
Between November 3 and 9, 2013, visit the Museum and join in the celebration as we provide guests* the opportunity to enter our 100,000th Visitor Draw for a chance to win an awesome prize package (prize items to be determined). The draw will take place on November 12, 2013, to highlight the winner/winning family.
Get to Know Contest 2013
Vancouver Parks Board is sponsoring the 2013 International Get to Know Contest. Click through to learn more.
2014: Two Big Biodiversity Issues
As 2013 draws to a close, there are two big biodiversity-related issues in BC that are of particular interest to me: (i) the status ignotus of the Cohen Commission’s findings on Fraser River sockeye salmon, and (ii) the recent National Energy Board Joint Review Panel’s (JRP) decision on the Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal. The Cohen […]
Invisible Portraits: A Closer Look at the Exhibition on Microbes
Invisible Portraits, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum’s current exhibition, is full of tiny organisms that usually go unseen. The black-and-white scanning electron micrographs are presented in ornate gilded frames, referencing the presentation style of academic portraiture, but with very unusual subjects imaged in a very high-tech method. Derek Tan, the museum’s Digital Media Specialist, and the […]