Astronomical phenomena abound! As I write this, Mayne Island is enjoying a partial solar eclipse (around 90%), with a full eclipse occurring further south in the USA. I enjoyed a short peek, thanks to a stranger on the dock who offered me a view through her special eclipse sunglasses. Without Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 year ago

Kelp Bed Monitoring

About Kelp Beds Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) is an annual marine seaweed that is common throughout the Gulf Islands. Its range extends from Alaska to California, and it provides important habitat for many kinds of marine life. The plant consists of a long stipe (up to 36 m long), attached Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 3 years ago

Kelp Bed Monitoring

Kelp Bed Monitoring

Sun, Meteors, and Bull Kelp

Kelp Bed Monitoring

Kelp Bed Monitoring