Resource Type: Method/Handbook

Handbook for Eelgrass Restoration

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ABOUT THE EELGRASS RESTORATION HANDBOOK This Handbook is designed to support planning and implementation of native eelgrass restoration (Zostera marina L.) by First Nations and stewardship organizations in coastal areas of the Salish Sea, the west coast of Vancouver Island, and beyond. It is a practical guide featuring subtidal transplanting from donor beds and seeding methods, with relevant sections on eelgrass ecology, and engaging with community… Read more »

Handbook for Biobanking Kelp

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ABOUT THE HANDBOOK The purpose of this handbook is to facilitate kelp biobanking in BC. The comprehensive document provides relevant background information on kelp biology, and outlines step-by-step traditional culture-based protocols and more and novel cryopreservation techniques, and what is needed for developing a kelp biobank. The document also provides additional resources to support the execution of these procedures and makes recommendations for the development of… Read more »

Techniques for Studying Fish in Kelp Forests

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ABOUT THE DOCUMENT AND WEBINAR The Coastal Watershed Institute (‘CWI’) has led research on kelp forests, forage fish, salmon, and zooplankton studies for upwards of 30 years. In this protocol document, CWI’s techniques and advice for conducting surveys that study the dynamics of fish in kelp forests are outlined in a practical way to empower users to conduct their own surveys. Special sections discuss the how… Read more »