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ABOUT THE REPORT The Eelgrass State of Knowledge collates a review of recent literature and interviews with experts on eelgrass in the Salish Sea and West Coast Vancouver Island, with relevance generally to the North Eastern Pacific. There are sections on the value of the habitat, stressors impacting eelgrass health, methods for restoration, mapping techniques, distribution trends, and recommendations. Report: Back to the Restoration Hub.
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Our third and largest Symposium was held in Victoria in February 2025 and focused on kelp. The two days of talks and discussions were led by PSF kelp biologist Dr. Liam Coleman and covered themes of habitat extent, stressors, and the latest restoration techniques being trialed. Restoring kelp in a time of warming waters poses real challenges, however, passionate researchers and practitioners are… Read more »
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM The Marsh Symposium convened in Victoria in November 2024 and was led by Tim Clermont, executive director of Guardians of our Salish Estuaries. Over two days, talks by experts and breakout sessions covered several themes, including exploring successes and failures of case studies and the factors to consider for restoration, the challenges climate change will pose, and a special session on Indigenous Food… Read more »
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Hosted in Campbell River in October 2024, the Eelgrass Symposium brought together First Nations, researchers, consultants, government representatives, and community groups to advance eelgrass conservation in the Salish Sea and along Vancouver Island’s West Coast. The Symposium was led by Nikki Wright, former executive director of SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and long-time eelgrass restoration practitioner and enthusiast. The event consisted of a field… Read more »
