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Eelgrass Monitoring

Eelgrass Monitoring

Mayne Eelgrass Declines by 41 Percent

2022 marked the 13th year of eelgrass monitoring by the Mayne Island Conservancy. One year ago, in December of 2021, we reported a shocking decrease of 26% in the area covered by eelgrass since 2009. Through the spring and summer of 2022 our staff selected nine eelgrass beds to monitor, Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 monthJanuary 3, 2023 ago
Eelgrass Monitoring

Mayne Eelgrass Declines by 26 Percent

Mayne Island eelgrass declined 26% between 2009 and 2021 My most memorable marine experience this past year was snorkeling in the middle of a big ball of herring, a real National Geographic moment. I found if I avoided sudden movements, I could ease myself into the middle of the herring Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 yearNovember 26, 2021 ago
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 how much fun my day will be. I can see some perch lazily swimming below the dock, the Read more…

By Charlotte Matthews, 2 yearsAugust 28, 2020 ago
Eelgrass Monitoring

Eelgrass Meadows: Out of Sight and Out of Mind

Have you ever found yourself shoving dirty clothes into a closet as your dinner guests walk up the driveway? I have! Out of sight, out of mind, right? It’s a great strategy for early dinner guests, but unfortunately not so great when it comes to natural resource management. While they’re Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 3 yearsOctober 31, 2019 ago
eelgrass with rockfish
Caring for the Land

Eelgrass Video

A short video talking about the work done on Mayne Island and the importance of eelgrass to our local ecosystems,

By Don Enright, 6 yearsAugust 27, 2016 ago
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