Stewardship & Research

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What We Do

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  • Monitoring marine species populations, health, and migration patterns
  • Assessing nearshore and intertidal habitats, including eelgrass beds and kelp forests
  • Supporting sustainable marine harvesting and food-fish activities
  • Conducting water quality, shellfish safety, and habitat condition monitoring
  • Leading marine habitat restoration projects, such as shoreline and estuary rehabilitation
  • Integrating Indigenous knowledge and marine science in stewardship planning
  • Collaborating with harvesters, Elders, researchers, and regulatory partners
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CONTACT

FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
Neil Fowler
(250) 652-9101 ext. 324
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Projects

Placeholder text——————Stewardship projects support the care and protection of marine ecosystems through hands-on monitoring, restoration, and conservation efforts. Guided by Indigenous knowledge and responsibility to the land and waters, these initiatives strengthen ecosystem health while supporting sustainable use for future generations.

European Green Crab Removal

C.E.M.S.

WATCH PROGRAM

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Partners