Category Archives: ocean

What is beach foam?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Sea foam, ocean foam, beach foam, or spume is a type of foam created by the agitation of seawater, particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter from sources such as algal blooms. These compounds can act as … Continue reading →

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A selfie at the beach

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A quick selfie (self portrait) at the beach

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Royston

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A fishing boat transiting Baynes Sound between Royston and Sandy Island

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Sailing on the strait

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

The beaches at Royston were a perfect spot to watch a sailboat transiting Baynes Sound

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McLoughlin Point

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Looking toward James Bay, Esquimalt, and downtown Victoria Adjacent to Work Point in Esquimalt, McLoughlin Point is a relatively unknown area, largely due to it’s military and industrial heritage. The point is surrounded by DND property, and until fairly recently, … Continue reading →

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C-FIUZ

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

C-FIUZ, a Harbour Air 1956 de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter flying over Work Point and Berens Island while on final approach to the Victoria harbour.

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N90422 – DHC-3 Otter

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

N90422, a Kenmore Air 1955 De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter landing in Victoria Should it be De Havilland or de Havilland? Well, the air craft were proposed by Geoffrey de Havilland and designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. Things … Continue reading →

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Kayaking – Victoria Harbour

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

A group of paddlers heading toward West Bay from Work Point A float plane taking off beyond Berens Island Camel Point heliport and the Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal in James Bay