An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in an aquatic system. It is this bloom which begins in early summer that increases the availability of the food-chain within the Salish Sea ecosystem |
Plankton are any drifting organisms that inhabit the pelagic zone of oceans. Plankton are defined by their ecological niche. They provide a crucial source of food to larger, more familiar aquatic organisms such as fish and whales.
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Blue whales feed almost exclusively on krill. An adult blue whale can eat up to 40 million krill, sometimes eating up to 3,600 kilograms (7,900 lb) of krill in a single day.
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The Salish Sea is a large geographic region which used to be named the Pacific Northwest. This region is specifically named for its unique ecosystem and its first nations heritage.
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Tall Ships,as they were called, are beautifully crafted wooden ships with tall masts that were used for long range sailing exploration over vast seas and oceans. The Salish Sea was an area frequented by European Explorers.
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Here is a Transient orca breaching or lunging after some food. The Salish Sea is also home to the magnificent Olympic Mountains in Washington State, USA
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This map illustrates the approximate distribution and population of people in the Salish Sea region on the Westcoast of British Columbia and Washington State.
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Beecher Bay is located to the west of Victoria, the east of Sooke BC and overlooks WA state. Sometimes we are fortunate to find Transient Orca sneaking around the islands in the bay.
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