Vancouver Island

A record 86 wild-born pups counted among critically endangered population this summer, researcher says

Eight male elephant seals were identified between June 2022 and May 2023, and individuals were identified based on body marks or scars as well as their "eyeliner cues," the study said.

Frouin-Mouy said she named the eight seals after her favourite group, The Beach Boys, and her favourite one is called Mike, who frequents the research site hunting for food.

Juvenile, female broadnose sevengill sharks caught in Puget Sound, likely meaning they're here to reproduce

One research scientist says the population is growing, but the whales are also leaving other areas

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/24577384 (!marinemammalrescue@lemmy.ca)

Patient Profile here: https://mmrpatients.org/patient/el2401-tofino/

Species: Sea Otter

Patient ID: EL2401

Admitted on: 2024/06/17

Collection Site: Wikkaninnish Island

Reason for Admission: Maternal separation

Weight at Admission: 2.10 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 20 days

Current Habitat: Hospital (Intensive Care) 

Energy Minister Josie Osborne says the B.C. Hydro projects will create thousands of jobs over the next decade and ensure the region has enough clean, affordable and reliable electricity to power homes, businesses and the economy.

In the chilly waters of Vancouver Island's Barkley Sound, gardeners are at work on the sea floor.

The wild population of Canada's most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot, is anticipated to exceed 350 by the end of the summer thanks to the Marmot Recovery Foundation's captive-breeding efforts.

It may not seem like many, but 21 years ago the wild population had dropped to a count of fewer than two dozen.

An album of photos from the Cowichan Pride Parade 2024 in Duncan, BC, Vancouver Island. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBwxvZ