Mayne Wildlife
Chitons
Sea Discovery: Chitons, the algae vacuums of the intertidal Chitons are a group of molluscs that are defined by the eight plates that act as armour on their backs. These plates are mobile and allow Read more…
Eelgrass Monitoring
A Day in the Life of An Eelgrass Survey Team
Our day starts off on the dock at Miner’s Bay. As I walk along the pier to start loading the boat, I glance down into the bay to see how clear the water is. The water clarity (turbidity) has a big impact on Read more…
Caring for the Land
The Value of Wetlands
Mayne Island may be better known for twisting arbutus trees and rocky shorelines than marshes and swamps, but our soggy soiled wetlands have an important role to play. Not only are they a bustling hub Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
Understanding Wasps and Hornets
Hornets in the news In September 2019, a nest of Asian giant hornets was destroyed near Nanaimo. This spring, with pandemic-induced anxieties running high, the New York Times published an article dubbing this invader the Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
Wolf Eel
Sea Discovery: Wolf eels, the not so terrifying “wolf-ish” fish Hidden in the darkness of the deep, wolf eels are not as dangerous as they look according to The Marine Detective. Well, maybe not to Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
Phytoplankton
Weekly Sea Discovery: What are phytoplankton and why are they globally important? In this week’s Sea Discovery, we are going microscopic! Lately, you may have noticed the waters surrounding Mayne becoming very green and murky. Read more…