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Visualizing our biodiversity in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound
To enhance our work on Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMS), with funding provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada, we are supporting the creation of an integrative framework for biodiversity assessment for the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region (AHSBR).
Knowing our fish creeks in Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound
Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound has over 45 recorded fish-bearing creeks that drain into Howe Sound. We are scanning available information to we are maximizing conservation efforts to protect important fish habitat.
Rockfish monitoring
Monitoring of Rockfish populations in Howe Sound helps to inform conservation measures. These slow-growing fish are colourful, and their survival is an indicator of how well we are protecting our ocean.
Searching for Wex̱és (frogs) on Cha7élkwnech/Gambier Island
Did you know that the Coastal Tailed and Northern Red-Legged frogs are species at risk? A team of researchers is currently working on Chá7elkwnech (Gambier Island) to gather important data, filling in gaps on the presence of species at risk.