Kendra – New Ecoguardian!
Hello blog readers! My name is Kendra, and I am the new Ecoguardian here on Race Rocks, so I thought I’d introduce myself. I grew up in Tsawwassen, BC and have been in love with the ocean and all its … Continue reading
Search Results for: marine mammal rescue
A Busy Week: Entanglements, Fall Weather
Weather: Sky overcast Visibility 1-10 NM – intermittent fog with a consistent layer of wildfire smoke Wind 5-15 knots W Calm water, rippled surface Visitors/Traffic: One contractor visited the island yesterday, along with Greg and Lawrence the day previous. Minimal … Continue reading
Plastic band removed from neck of Greater Victoria sea lion
From The Goldstream Gazette A Marine Mammal Rescue Centre veterinarian removes a plastic packing band from the neck of a Stellar’s sea lion at the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve on Sept. 10. (Courtesy of Mara Radawetz) Plastic band removed from … Continue reading
August 26 – Ring-Necked California Sea Lions
Wind: W 5-28 knots Sea State: calm in morning, rippled in afternoon Visibility: 0-10 NM Sky: clear, fog in morning and evening Temperature: 10-15 °C Atmospheric CO2: 412.47 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) Two california sea lions were spotted today … Continue reading
August 22 – More Flashers
Wind: W 9-12 knots Sea State: calm in morning, rippled in afternoon Visibility: 10-15 NM Sky: clear Temperature: 13-15 °C Atmospheric CO2: 412.45 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) It rained heavily overnight, giving the windows and pathways a much needed … Continue reading
August 18 -More Sea Lions
Wind: W 15-29 knots Sea State: up to 0.5m chop Visibility: 10-15 NM Sky: clear in morning, partly cloudy beginning in early afternoon Temperature: 14-19 °C Atmospheric CO2: 412.58 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) The groups of steller and … Continue reading
Neat Intertidal Finds
Weather: Visibility 6 NM Sky overcast Wind 5-10 knots W Sea state: Calm Marine Traffic/Island Visitors: Greg visited with supplies on Friday There have been a steady trickle of eco-tourism boats, 5-10 per day. On Thursday DFO and Marine Mammal … Continue reading
One Day Old Elephant Seal Pup
Wind: Yesterday 5-15 knots W to N; Today 0-18 knots SW to E Sea State: up to 1 m chop Visibility: 10-15 NM Sky: overcast with light rain this evening Temperature: 8-9 C Atmospheric CO2: 412.75 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) The … Continue reading
Annual Christmas Bird Count
Wind: Yesterday 5-10 knots W; Today 5-20 knots NE Sea State: up to 1 m chop Visibility: 10 NM Sky: overcast with rain this afternoon Temperature: 7 C Atmospheric CO2: 412.60 ppm (recorded by NOAA at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii) December 28 is the annual … Continue reading
Census update
Weather: Sky: partly cloudy Visibility: 15+ miles Wind: 0-10 knots NE Water: flat Boats/Visitors: still a few tour boats cruising around along with some fishing and sailing boats had visitors recently, the marine mammal rescue team came and I will … Continue reading