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citizen science

Kelp Bed Monitoring

Bull Kelp Monitoring 2022: A Collaborative Effort

The water is like a dark flat mirror, and I can almost feel the first rays of the sun waiting to dash over the horizon. For now, the bright light of day has yet to disturb the quiet of the pre-dawn. My kayak lies before me, straddling the ocean’s edge Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 2 monthsDecember 21, 2022 ago
Mayne Wildlife

New Research Project: Dungeness Light Traps

What has eight legs, two light-tipped claws, and huge cultural, commercial and ecological value on the west coast? Dungeness are a widely loved large crab, known for their sweet, mild taste. In the Hul’qumi’num dictionary, this culturally significant species is noted as the most commonly eaten type of crab for Read more…

By Katie Kushneryk, 11 monthsFebruary 25, 2022 ago
Kelp Bed Monitoring

Bull Kelp Monitoring Program Expands

Something exciting is happening in the world of bull kelp monitoring around the Southern Gulf Islands! Our long-term monitoring program, which previously focused on seven sites off the shores of Mayne Island, has exploded to include 19 sites around the islands of Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, South Pender, and Saturna. Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 2 yearsDecember 30, 2020 ago
Birds

Citizen Science, and the Crows and Ravens of Mayne Island

Have you ever wondered about the difference between Northwestern Crows and Common Ravens, two of Mayne Island’s Corvid bird species? The Mayne Island Conservancy is eagerly anticipating a visit by Dr. Ben Freeman, postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia to teach us more about them. At this time, Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 3 yearsJune 13, 2020 ago
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