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A bit of Baynes Sound

A section of beach in Baynes Sound, off Highway 19 A between Fanny Bay and Mud Bay

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Fallen Leaves

Fallen leaves on the beach, above the high tide mark between the shoreline and coastal vegetation and trees.

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CFAD Rocky Point – the old gate

The old main gate to CFAD Rocky Point (ammo depot for the Navy)

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Pedder Bay

Helgesen Point on Pedder Bay,near Rocky Point – sort of stuck between Metchosin and Sooke, and between the prison at William Head and the Navy ammunition depot at Rocky Point. Pretty much the southernmost point of British Columbia.

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Dallas Road sea wall

Dallas Road at the Ogden Point breakwater, looking toward Beacon Hill Park

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Dallas Road views – Ogden Point breakwater

The Ogden Point breakwater viewed from the Dallas Road seawall in James Bay

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What is beach foam?

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

A quick selfie (self portrait) at the beach

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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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