If you are in North Vancouver tonight, you can learn more about research and conservation of Spirit, and other, bears, from Christina Service at a free event at Capilano University...
Another by-the-wind-sailor jellyfish, aka Vellela velella, this one on beautiful West Beach of Calvert Island. Have you seen Velella this summer? Where?
Found this chiton plate on Calvert Island, on the way to Koeye. Chitons (a type of mollusc) have eight over-lapping plates on their back; it's easy to see why the plates are also called "butterfly shells". Did you know: Chitons have magnetite-covered teeth, which is unique among animals!