A group of endangered African penguins has moved into the Vancouver Aquarium.
The Penguin Point exhibit officially opens tomorrow. Contrary to popular belief, not all penguins live in the Antarctic. The Vancouver exhibit is inspired by their natural environment in South Africa.
There are 17 species of penguins in the world. The population of African penguins has declined by 90 per cent over the past century due to overfishing and climate change.
The penguins depend on healthy fish stocks in order to survive. The aquarium encourages people to eat sustainable seafood to help preserve these endangered sea species.
The public is encouraged to help name the penguins after B.C. towns, cities and neighbourhoods. You can submit your ideas at vanaqua.org/penguincontest
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