It’s time for Wildlife of the Week! This week’s species is often found under the waves or on tidal rocky outcroppings and shores. If you’ve seen this animal before, you might have mistaken it for a very strange rock. The Gumboot Chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri) is one that continues to astonish many with its oval, stone-looking […]
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Did you know that the second largest whale species in the world has been spotted in the Salish Sea before? Today for our “Wildlife of the Week”, we highlight the Fin Whale, an amazing leviathan of the deep. Although it is generally known not to be a true Salish Sea species (due to very few […]
We have covered many animals, large and small, in our “Wildlife of the Week” segments. However, there is one impressive marine mammal we have not yet highlighted! The Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) is a baleen whale that can be seen along the West Coast, however it is seen less frequently in our region of the […]
Welcome to our almost-New Year Wildlife of the Week! As you may have noticed with our last few features, we definitely have a special spot in our hearts for jellyfish and other invertebrate jellies- they are beautiful and fascinating! Thus, this week we also present a mesmerizing species known commonly as the “Crystal Jelly”. This […]
Welcome to Wildlife of the Week, where we will highlight another fascinating marine creature! We have chosen a creature similar to an animal we have discussed before (remember: the Fried-Egg Jellyfish)? Both creatures are gelatinous invertebrates and true jellyfish. To be plankton, like all jellyfish are, you must not be able to swim against the […]
Welcome to another Wildlife of the Week! In honour of the lights and decorations of the holiday season, we have showcased a creature below that we think seems to have its own set of holiday lights! This creature belongs to the “Sea gooseberries”, which are part of a larger group of “Comb jellies”. To the […]
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This Wildlife of the Week we have a very special feature to present to you. This creature has been a subject of awe for many, and truly seems to draw our human imagination and curiosity. The animal is a marine invertebrate, although it might not closely resemble other invertebrates such as a crab or Sea […]
Name the Fin Challenge and Cetacean Classification! Today we wanted to provide a fun game for all of the aspiring or new Marine Naturalists out there- no matter your age of experience! Try to guess who these fins belong to! If you cannot decipher the species, try to match the fins to “whale, dolphin or porpoise”. […]