Category Archives: Salish Sea

Herring Fishery

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Katherine

The fishing boats Glora Jane, Pender Isle, and Ocean Cloud fishing for herring in the Salish Sea off Goose Spit

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30 Seconds

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Katherine

30 seconds of the Salish Sea – Salt Spring Island

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Salt Water Meets Fresh Water

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Katherine

I’ve seen the location of images almost identical to the one above, given as being in the Middle East, the South Pacific and other such places. While this sounds plausible, the truth is that they are mostly shot where silt … Continue reading →

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Courtenay River Estuary

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Katherine

Looking across the Courtenay River Estuary toward Courtenay and Cumberland

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MV Rhododendron

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Katherine

Not your normal of the MV Rhododendron – Fanny Bay Usually, when I’m heading out I drive through Fanny Bay without stopping, but most of the time I stop at the government wharf on the way home to see what’s … Continue reading →

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Tsable River Estuary Geese

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Katherine

Geese being geese in the safety of the Tsable River Estuary I could have cropped the heck out of this shot to show just the geese, or I could have walked up closer to get a tighter shot. Walking up … Continue reading →

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Tsable River Estuary

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Katherine

Looking toward Denman Island from the Tsable River Estuary

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Interlink Dignity

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Katherine

Interlink Dignity at anchor in Kulleet Bay

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Sea lions – a bit too close

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Katherine

A stand-up paddleboarder and kayakers getting way too close to the sea lions hunting row herring off Point Holmes. This interferes with the hunting, stresses the sea lions, and could easily turn into a tragedy if the sea lions decide … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Katherine

A week previous I shot this view shortly after a snowfall – as much as the snow is a bother for moving about in, it does provide a nice finishing touch to a scenic shot. Looking down at downtown Nanaimo … Continue reading →

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