scholarly journals Foraging patterns of gray whales in central Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, Canada

2001 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 299-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
JS Dunham ◽  
DA Duffus
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Foraging Patterns ◽  
Gray Whales ◽  
Clayoquot Sound

Macrofungi from six habitats over five years in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island

2004 ◽  
Vol 82 (10) ◽  
pp. 1518-1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Roberts ◽  
Oluna Ceska ◽  
Paul Kroeger ◽  
Bryce Kendrick
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Vancouver Island ◽  
The Other ◽  
Forest Types ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
Second Growth ◽  
Clayoquot Sound

Over 5 years, macrofungi from six habitats in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, were documented. Habitats were categorized as dune, spruce fringe, old-growth rainforest, second-growth forest, bog, or estuarine. All but the second-growth forest are natural ecosystems. A total of 551 taxa of macrofungi were recorded. Between 17% and 36% of the species in any one habitat were found only in that habitat. The most frequently encountered and ubiquitous species was Craterellus tubaeformis (Fr.) Quel., found in all years, habitats, and sites. Of the 551 taxa, only 28 were found every year, and 308 were found in only 1 year. Rare species that were recorded include Cordyceps ravenelii Berkeley & Curtis, Hygrophorus inocybiformis Smith, and Tricholoma apium Schaeffer in the dunes and Stereopsis humphreyi (Burt) Redhead in the spruce fringe. Similarities between habitats based on taxa in common showed that bog and estuarine habitats had only 9%–17% in common with each other and the other habitats, whereas dune, spruce fringe, and the two forest types shared 21%–31% of their species. Old-growth rainforest yielded approximately 4 times as many species as bog and estuarine habitats, and approximately 1.5 times as many as the other three habitats.Key words: Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, macrofungi, habitats, biodiversity.

Migration and Feeding of the Gray Whale (Eschrichtius gibbosus)

1962 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon C. Pike
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Bering Sea ◽  
Chukchi Sea ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Gulf Of Alaska ◽  
Bering Strait ◽  
Visual Contact ◽  
Gray Whales ◽  
Baleen Whales ◽  
The Bering Sea

Observations of gray whales from the coasts of British Columbia, Washington, and Alaska are compared with published accounts in order to re-assess knowledge of migration and feeding of the American herd. Source of material is mainly from lighthouses and lightships.The American herd of gray whales retains close contact with the shore during migration south of Alaska. Off Washington and British Columbia the northward migration begins in February, ends in May, and is at a peak during the first two weeks in April; the southward migration occurs in December and January, and is at a peak in late December. Northward migrants stop occasionally to rest or feed; southward migrants are travelling faster and appear not to stop to rest or feed during December and January. Gray whales seen off British Columbia, sometimes in inside protected waters, from June through October, probably remain in this area throughout the summer and fall months.Available evidence suggests that gray whales retain contact with the coast while circumscribing the Gulf of Alaska, enter the Bering Sea through eastern passages of the Aleutian chain, and approach St. Lawrence Island by way of the shallow eastern part of the Bering Sea. Arriving off the coast of St. Lawrence Island in May and June the herd splits with some parts dispersing along the Koryak coast and some parts continuing northward as the ice retreats through Bering Strait. Gray whales feed in the waters of the Chukchi Sea along the Siberian and Alaskan coasts in July, August and September. Advance of the ice through Bering Strait in October initiates the southern migration for most of the herd. In summering areas, in northern latitudes, gray whales feed in shallow waters on benthic and near-benthic organisms, mostly amphipods.There is no evidence to indicate that gray whales utilize ocean currents or follow the same routes as other baleen whales in their migrations. Visual contact with coastal landmarks appear to aid gray whales in successfully accomplishing the 5000-mile migration between summer feeding grounds in the Bering and Chukchi Seas and winter breeding grounds in Mexico.Reconstruction of the migration from all available data shows that most of the American herd breeds and calves in January and February, migrates northward in March, April and May, feeds from June through October, and migrates southward in November and December.

scholarly journals Protecting culturally significant areas through watershed planning in Clayoquot Sound

2004 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Spiro Mabee ◽  
George Hoberg
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Key Words ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Watershed Planning ◽  
Clayoquot Sound

Through the Scientific Panel Planning process, First Nations in Clayoquot Sound have had the opportunity to identify and map their culturally significant areas in order to ensure their protection in forest management activities. In this study, individuals involved in forest management from government, industry, and First Nations sectors were interviewed to measure the success of this undertaking. It was found that despite many challenges, First Nations cultural values mapping in Clayoquot Sound has been beneficial for all parties involved in forest management. Key benefits has been an improvement in consultation effectiveness for all parties, and increased confidence among First Nations that their values are being protected. Funding should be provided to allow this process to be completed for the remainder of the landbase. Key words: First Nations, cultural values mapping, British Columbia, Nuu-chah-nulth

New insights into the northward migration route of gray whales between Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and southeastern Alaska

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
John K. B. Ford ◽  
John W. Durban ◽  
Graeme M. Ellis ◽  
Jared R. Towers ◽  
James F. Pilkington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Vancouver Island ◽  
Migration Route ◽  
Gray Whales
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