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Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere
Films
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I’m A Tree
Updated on: A catchy tune written by a big old tree that has seen a lot. Written by Mark Lebel and performed by Sweet Cascadia from the Sunshine Coast.
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My Adventures with the Wild of Home, Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island, Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound
Updated on: For thirty years, I’ve been exploring the wild places and my wild neighbours in our coastal inlet of Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound.
![Kayaks at a rally to protect Salish Sea](https://oursalishsea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/603-gallery4-Rally-Protect-Salish-Sea-1024x585-1-e1649702576613.jpeg)
A UNESCO Biosphere Region for Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound
Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is Canada’s newest UNESCO Biosphere Region.
![Man sitting in the forest](https://oursalishsea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/952-why-log-whispering-creek-1024x571-1.jpeg)
Why Log Whispering Creek? (Chá7elkwnech / Gambier Island)
Tim and I hike up Whispering Creek on Gambier Island to visit the ancient forests that are proposed to be cut.
![Eelgrass underwater with fish](https://oursalishsea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/969-gallery2-Eelgrass-w-fish-1024x575-1.jpeg)
Restoring our Eelgrass
Collaboration with the SeaChange Society leads to restoration of eelgrass beds in Deep Bay/Kwil’akm on Bowen Island
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Squamish River Estuary (Skwelwil’em)
I explore the Squamish River estuary during winter low flows, in search of the geological foundations of the rich estuary life.
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Exploring Our Estuary: The Rich Life of Kwil’akm (Deep Bay)
On a warm summer day, I explore a creek, ocean-mouth lagoon, and bay to witness the wild living of this small stream estuary ecosystem.
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Chum Salmon Spawn!
In a crystal-clear pool, I watch a female Chum salmon release her eggs while males fertilize them with clouds of sperm.
![Male California sea lion at the surface](https://oursalishsea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/506-gallery3-Sea-lion-male-California-close-1024x576-1.jpeg)
Sea Lion and Anchovy Dance
Sea lions feeding on schools of anchovy. Here is what is going on underwater.
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Shore Explore in Atl’ka7tsem-Howe Sound
I head off on a fun swim along an ocean shore with two friends and discover a wealth of sea stars, crabs, urchins and kelp.