Slide Show of the Metchosin Coastline

The images for this slideshow from Beecher Bay to Albert Head were provided by GeoBC. Enlargements of each picture and captions may be seen in the Gallery

Marine Algae of the Metchosin Coastline.

Marine Algae along the Coast of Metchosin contributes to  Biodiversity and to the habitat of the shoreline. The productivity of some of the macroalgae beds is very high, contributing to carbon fixation and a food source for marine ecosystems. Some algae are grazed directly by fish and invertebrates, but many contribute their energy to the ecosystems when they break down in the water column or on the shoreline. The kelp beds of the coastal areas are valuable habitat for larval, and juvenile fish. Thus marine algae contribute to the Natural Capital of our marine systems in a very significant way.

Resources:

algaeredfenestrThe Algae of Taylor Beach

 

 

 

image005The Race Rocks Digital Herbarium

 

 

 

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Marine Plants at Race Rocks

 

 

 

saltwaterArchived Videos of Marine Plants at Race Rocks