Category Archives: marine life

Mussels

Mussels at the beach – Royston

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A clam shell

A nice clam shell at the beach Clams and other shellfish have been a major factor in the economy of Vancouver Island, and an important food source for coastal first nation peoples.

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Starfish

Starfish at Kye Bay – Lazo

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French Creek twilight docking

Just seconds after some seals left, a fishing boat docks at French Creek – north of Parksville

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Sea lions – Tzartus Island

Sea lions at the north end of Tzartus Island

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Kye Bay – Gull surfing

Gulls enjoying the waves and driftwood at Air Force Beach on north end of Kay Bay

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Kye Bay – Gull formation

Gulls floating on the waves, in formation at Kye Bay

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Kye Bay – Waves and gulls

Gulls enjoying the waves and driftwood in Kye Bay

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Royston – clams

Harvesting clams in Royston – south of Courtenay

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Kye Bay – A shrimp

A juvenile shrimp that was swimming in the shallow water at Kye Bay

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