Tag Archives: Pacific Rim

Nawanhe II

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Katherine

The fishing boat Nawanhe II in Bamfield

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Jordan River–a windy day

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Katherine

A windy day is perfect for windsurfing at Jordan River

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Long Beach – waves and rocks

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Katherine

  Waves and rocks at Long Beach National Park Reserve

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Long Beach – Gooseneck barnacles

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Katherine

Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes polymerus), also called stalked barnacles or goose barnacles, are filter-feeding crustaceans that live attached to hard surfaces of rocks in the intertidal zone. They are found only on exposed or moderately exposed coasts as they depend on … Continue reading →

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Long Beach – Velella velella

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Katherine

Velella velella at Long Beach Also known as sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, or little sail because of the sails on their backs, Velella velella are small carnivorous animals related to jellyfish that live on the surface of the … Continue reading →

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Taylor River

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Katherine

Low water at Taylor River Taylor River is one of those places that you should take the time to visit – it’s powerful at low water flows, and spectacular and deadly during high water flows. It picked up this stump, … Continue reading →

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A sleeping seal

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Katherine

A sleeping seal – Bamfield boardwalk

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Bamfield – walk of keys

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Katherine

The walk of keys – Bamfield

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Ucluelet – waves

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Katherine

Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail is a great place for big waves and storm watching

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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Katherine

Amphitrite Point Lighthouse – Ucluelet

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