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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 23

These photos are from the same location on Salt Spring Island, with the first taken this year, during the training flights for the ShoreZone team, and the second photo taken in 2021!

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 23

At the end of May, members of the ShoreZone team underwent helicopter training for our aerial surveys. The weather was great and the team had a wonderful time!

The team has already been out in the field, conducting aerial surveys around Tofino in June.

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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · Jul 17

Coastal habitats and salt marshes like Mermaid Creek in Sidney, BC are disappearing fast. Our case study reveals how current provincial coastal management is failing our ecosystems. We then suggest solutions that the Province can carry out under the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy. #bcpoli

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Peninsula Streams and Shorelines @peninsulastreams.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our coastal ecosystems are disappearing and our response is hindered. Thank you to WCEL for creating this case study to help inform a future #bccoastalmarinestrategy that protects our shorelines!

@seachangemarine.bsky.social @wwfcanada.org @cpawsbc.bsky.social

West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · Jul 17

Coastal habitats and salt marshes like Mermaid Creek in Sidney, BC are disappearing fast. Our case study reveals how current provincial coastal management is failing our ecosystems. We then suggest solutions that the Province can carry out under the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy. #bcpoli

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 18

“It was so cool to see a lot of wildlife present in the area, such as sea otters, black bears, and whales, and to see all the beaches I have been to in Tofino, but from a new perspective.”

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 18

“Being a part of the data collection process, I felt I gained a deeper and more well-rounded understanding of the mapping we do that I didn’t have before.”

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 18

Last month, ShoreZone team members were in Tofino conducting surveys in Clayoquot Sound, funded through DFO. This survey photographed and mapped 1,257 km of coastline 🗺️🚁

“It was such an incredible experience to go on my first ShoreZone survey in Clayoquot Sound!” said Helena, Mapping Technician

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 8

📷 1-2: Measuring of eelgrass shoot width and mapping eelgrass beds in the K’ómoks Estuary.
3: Jamie Smith and the Klanawa, mapping the estuary seafloor with the Seaviewer tow camera

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 8

Detailed surveys of eelgrass beds are also being completed by walking and snorkeling at low tides. More work is planned throughout the summer to better understand conditions and species within the estuary.

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 8

The K’ómoks Estuary is an important estuary in BC, supporting an abundance of bird, plant, & marine species, including all five species of Pacific salmon. With support from K’ómoks First Nation & Project Watershed, the RESS team has begun mapping the seafloor & scanning for debris by boat

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CPAWS-BC @cpawsbc.bsky.social · Jul 7

@seachangemarine.bsky.social's eelgrass expert Sarah Cook, who is working to restore these vital habitats, shares why eelgrass is so important for marine life, coastal protection, and carbon storage.
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Eelgrass meadows: the coastal lifeline at risk | Planting Curiosity

Join Rachael Tancock as she dives beneath the waves to explore the hidden world of eelgrass, an underwater flowering plant that forms lush meadows along the B.C. coast. In this episode, Rachael meets ...

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 3

We want to extend a big thank you to all of you who came by to say hello at an event and for supporting our work! We also wanted to thank all of the organizers for hosting these events, they are great opportunities for us to reach communities and we have so much fun each time.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jul 3

June was an event filled month for us!

SeaChange team members attended 8 different events that allowed us to reach hundreds of people to share about eelgrass, our work, and what everyone can do to help the ocean.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jun 17

There are two species of eelgrass in the Salish Sea. Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) has thicker leaves & lives waters up to 7m. Japanese eelgrass (Zostera japonica) is an introduced species with thinner leaves & lives in shallower waters.

📷 @intertidalkendy.bsky.social

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Jun 6

Check out this eelgrass isopod!

Eelgrass meadows are home to an abundance of marine life, with some species being particularly adapting to blend in with the green eelgrass shoots. It can be challenging to spot an eelgrass isopod or Taylor’s sea hare.

📷 @intertidalkendy.bsky.social

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 20

🗓️🌊 Join us for our Ocean Career Fair event on June 4th, 2025

Why attend?
💡 Learn about diverse opportunities for your future.
👥 Take advantage of networking opportunities with professionals, employers, and academic institutions
🐟 Identify training, mentorship, and job opportunities.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 9

If you want more information or have questions about the marine debris cleanup or the Resilient Estuaries of the Salish Sea project please reach out to [email protected]!

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 9

A boat will be in the bay removing debris from the ocean floor to a dumpster and excavator located at the Cattle Point Park parking lot.

Thank you so much for your patience as we get this work done!

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 9

In March of this year, we removed 1.48 tones of debris from Cadboro Bay and we aren’t done yet.

We will be back conducting another underwater marine debris cleanup in Cadboro Bay from May 13 - 17th!

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 7

On low tide days, you may see some eelgrass beds exposed. If you are out during low tide, exploring the eelgrass meadows, tread carefully! If you are with a group, spread out to avoid creating a path.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 7

Just like other plants, eelgrass produce oxygen and absorb carbon through photosynthesis, which is why they are most often found nearshore, in protected, shallow waters.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 7

Have you ever seen eelgrass flowers before? 💛🌱

In late spring & early summer, yellow eelgrass (Zostera marina) flowers will bloom. Like terrestrial plants, these flowers need to be pollinated, which happens during tidal shifts! 🌊

📷 @intertidalkendy.bsky.social

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 6

📅 Monday, May 12th from 9:00am – 4:00pm

The partners meeting will be streamed online via Zoom. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · May 6

🗺️🚁 Want to learn more about ShoreZone and how maps are used?

Join us for the 2025 ShoreZone Partners Meeting. Our theme this year is ShoreZone in the Past, Present, and Future: Changes over Time. We will explore how ShoreZone has evolved, how it is currently being used, and what the future holds.

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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are so grateful for all the support for these cleanup efforts and to all of those who were a part of this important work. We hope this will bring attention to the issue of underwater debris impacting marine ecosystems.

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