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Mayne Wildlife

Rocky Intertidal Safari

The intertidal zone is the area of shore between the lowest and highest tides. From sea stars to tidepool sculpin, an amazing array of different creatures call this harsh environment home.

By Katie Kushneryk, 5 monthsSeptember 1, 2022 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
Mayne Wildlife

Bubble Snails

Weekly Sea Discovery: Bubble Snails As we continue our eelgrass surveys in our local waters, I am always amazed at the diversity of exciting creatures we encounter. Last week, we mapped an area by Montague Harbour and came upon hundreds of egg deposits in the eelgrass bed (see photo). Though Read more…

By Charlotte Matthews, 3 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
Mayne Wildlife

Bay Pipefish

Weekly Sea Discovery: Bay Pipefish and Eelgrass Beds As you walk through or snorkel around the eelgrass beds of Mayne Island, you may not see the excellently camouflaged bay pipefish. Found swaying amongst the eelgrass, bay pipefish look almost identical to the plant’s blades. Eelgrass beds and other seaweed patches Read more…

By Charlotte Matthews, 3 yearsJune 23, 2020 ago

Celebrating 10 Years of Shoreline Care

A Community Celebration Join us for a community potluck in celebration of our Shoreline Care Program’s 10th year. This is a great opportunity to share your interest in the ocean and learn more about our marine environment. We will be joined by past Mayne Island Conservancy Executive Director Leanna Boyer, Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 5 yearsMay 4, 2018 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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