Orca: 6
The vessel “Draggin’ Balls” passed at high speed E to W through the Reserve.
The MV Eaglewing of Eagle Wing Tours entered the Reserve while orcas were active within the Reserve.
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ecotour boats
A small zodiac passed at high speed through the channel between North Race and Middle Race. There were 0 visitors to the island today.
Ecotour boats: 25, Pleasure boats 5
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vessels
The vessel “Chinook Spirit” passed at high speed through the Reserve, maneuvered unnecessarily in the main current channel and approached close to sea lions on Middle Rock.
Vessels
| Pleasure: 3 | Eco-Tour: 10 | Diving: 1 | Total: 14 |
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speeder
The vessel Sondrah-Leah passed at high speed E to W through the Reserve.
Pelagic Cormorants
The Reserve has had the greatest abundance of Pelagic cormorants that I [Ryan] have seen in my 3 years here. The NW corner of Great Race is coated in guano and is a very different sight and smell! From 1/3 to 1/2 of the Pelagics are adult in beautiful breeding plumage. Adam and I have noted groups of 50 or more feeding in the channel between Great Race and Middle Rocks (photos on file). Abundance peaked early this week at ~120 individuals. There are a few Brandt\’s around and equal numbers of juvenile and adult Double-crested (~20).
The vessel “Servus”, license 14K3162 passed E to W through the Reserve at high speed. There were 0 visitors to the island today.
fishing illegally
A OBMG (Oak Bay Marine group) rental boat was found fishing in the main current channel. The Eco-Guardians were able to communicate the RCA rules and the vessel departed.
Species at Race Rocks recorded for the Metchosin Bioblitz
Garry Fletcher went with Phil and Marilyn Lambert and Peter McAuliffe to Race Rocks for The Metchosin Bioblitz 2011. Most of the marine Algae and Invertebrates recorded came from Phil’s list. http://metchosinbiodiversity.com/2011results.php
Race Rocks Public Advisory Board Meeting #6 Agenda and Minutes March 30, 2011
Race Rocks Public Advisory Board Meeting #6 10:00 – 15:00, 30 March 2011
BC Ministry of Environment Jutland Road, Victoria, British Columbia
Meeting Goal:
To receive feedback and input for the Race Rocks Public Advisory Board (the Board) in order to identify any remaining issues and to conclude the public consultation phase.
Objectives:
- To update the Board on progress to date
- To receive feedback on the regulatory approach
- To receive feedback on all impacts resulting from the regulatory intent
- To identify opportunities for collaboration in management and administration with the ecological reserve
- To identify and discuss future MPA management measures.
Items for Discussion (NOTE: TIME is the suggested– minutes required for each item)
|
ITEM |
ANIMATOR |
TIME |
START |
| 1. Welcome |
Glen |
|
10:00 |
| 2. Introductions |
Glen |
5 |
10:05 |
| 3. Meeting #6 Agenda |
|
|
|
| a. Review documents and reports to date for additional comments |
Nicole |
5 |
10:10 |
| b. Discuss / amend / approve |
All |
5 |
10:15 |
| 4. Meeting #5 Minutes – discuss comments / amend / approve |
All |
5 |
10:20 |
| 5. UVIC Research project on Stakeholder Interactions |
Philip Akins |
10 |
10:30 |
| 6. First Nations Update |
Glen/Aaron |
15 |
10:45 |
| 7. Regulatory Intent |
Hilary/Christie |
75 |
12:00 |
| LUNCH – provided |
|
60 |
|
| 8. Regulatory Intent continued |
Hilary/Christie |
15 |
1:00 |
| 9. Future MPA management |
Glen/Doug |
30 |
1:15 |
| 10. Next steps |
Christie/Glen |
30 |
1:45 |
| 11. Final comments and adjournment |
Glen/others
|
|
2:15 |
These minutes of a Race Rocks Public Advisory Board meeting are from the Archives of Fisheries and Oceans Canada: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/oceans/rocher-race-rocks/docs/min-pv/2011-03-30-eng.htm Meeting Notes
Race Rocks Public Advisory Board Meeting #6
Archived Content
10:00 – 15:00, 30 March, 2011
B.C. Ministry of Environment, Victoria, British Columbia
Meeting Goal
To receive feedback and input from the Race Rocks Public Advisory Board (the Board) in order to move the designation process forward.
Objectives
- To update the Board on progress to date
- To receive feedback on the regulatory approach
- To receive feedback on all impacts resulting from the regulatory intent
- To identify opportunities for collaboration in management and administration with the ecological reserve
- To identify and discuss future MPA management measures Continue reading
Race Rocks Public Advisory Board meeting /2011-03-30
Meeting Notes
Race Rocks Public Advisory Board Meeting #6
10:00 – 15:00, 30 March, 2011
B.C. Ministry of Environment, Victoria, British Columbia
Meeting Notes Race Rocks Public Advisory Board Meeting #6
These minutes were available originally on the DFO website.
Meeting Goal
To receive feedback and input from the Race Rocks Public Advisory Board (the Board) in order to move the designation process forward.
Objectives
To update the Board on progress to date
To receive feedback on the regulatory approach
To receive feedback on all impacts resulting from the regulatory intent
To identify opportunities for collaboration in management and administration with the ecological reserve
To identify and discuss future MPA management measures Continue reading
Kayak Disturbance a Continuing Problem at Race Rocks
‘2011-03-22′, ’11:50:03’, ‘Too Close: — 2 kayaks: Two gentlemen, one wearing orange in a black kayak the other wearing red in a yellow kayak entered the reserve to surf the strong ebb currents. Their course took them within 1m of the rocks, grazing submerged rocks on the E side of Great Race. Their recreational activities disturbed Harlequin ducks (6), Pigeon guillemots (21), and Black Oystercatchers (2) who were foraging in this area., ‘Ryan Murphy’, ’11:53:53.