Amazing anchorage
What a great trip aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever throughout the Great Bear Rainforest. Finished off at an amazing anchorage. Thank you @qqsprojects and the #Koeye family for everything you do.…
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Fish’s heart
"What's that?" "That's the fish's heart." "Ewwwwww........ Cool! Can I hold it?" Cleaning salmon turns into an unexpected - and fun! - anatomy lesson for campers at the Koeye River youth camp. We identified the major organs and looked at stomach contents. -
Coastal wolf tracks on the way to Koeye Camp
Wolf tracks! Saw these on our way up to #Koeye Camp. There are a few ways these coastal wolves are different those on the mainland -- do you know how? They fish and swim between islands! Their diet is upto 90% seafood and they are genetically different from the mainland wolves. -
Watching humpback whales lunge feeding
Watching humpback whales lunge- and bubblenet-feeding... -
Koeye campers and camp counsellors out on The Achiever
"Is it my turn to record the data?" Taking Koeye campers & camp counsellors out on The Achiever is so much fun! We practice the methods scientists use to survey whales and seabirds, including spotting, using markings to ID individuals, behaviour, and recording data. -
“Butterfly shells” on Calvert Island
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! -
Whale family tree
That's a whale of a family tree - Killer whales can be individually ID'd by their markings & dorsal fin shape. We can use this info to keep track of who's related to who and their movement. Kept these books close at hand while on board The Achiever! -
Visiting Koeye Camp
What a gorgeous view! Looking out over the Salish Sea from The Whale Cabin, an honoured place for elders to stay when visiting Koeye Camp. Going there and helping with the youth science and culture camp is a annual highlight for raincoasters. -
Making currant-salal and huckleberry jams with Qqs at Koeye Camp
Making currant-salal and huckleberry jams with Qqs at Koeye Camp. #EatLocal never felt so good!
