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| ecology, feature count | view | Ecological Feature Count Number of ecological features found in each planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Ecosections Marine ecosections based on the British Columbia Marine Ecological Classification (BCMEC). Ecosections are defined according to physical, oceanographic and biological characteristics. | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Oceanographic Regions (renamed Upper Ocean Sub Regions) Upper ocean sub regions derived from expert knowledge, primary literature, satellite imagery, and oceanographic modelling. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Tidal Current Modelled values representing average tidal speeds intended to portray high tidal current areas. | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Benthic Classes Classification of the sea floor based on landscape features, substrate, and depth. (4 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | High Rugosity Measure of the roughness of seafloor terrain, defined as the ratio of surface area to planar area. (3 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Seamounts Undersea peaks that rise abruptly from the bottom of the sea. | yes from this site & an external site |
| physical | view | Hydrothermal Vents Submarine hydrothermal vent locations that can spew super-hot, mineral-rich water. | yes from this site & an external site |
| physical | view | Coastal Classes Classification of the coastline defined by a systematic consideration of shore morphology (including sediment, width and slope) and substrate. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Shorezone Exposure Classification of the grade of the relative exposure to the elements in nature (primarily the ocean waves) that affect the coastline. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, physical | view | Physical Representation Feature Count Number of physical representation features found in each planning unit | yes direct from this site |
| algae | view | Important Algal Habitat 1 – Boulder/Cobble Floor Feature consisting of 16 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for algae, in this instance coastal classes where boulders or cobble are described as a major substrate feature. | yes direct from this site |
| algae | view | Important Algal Habitat 2 – Rocky Intertidal Substrate, Protected or Very Protected Exposure Classes Feature consisting of 15 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for algae, in this instance Rocky Intertidal Substrate with Protected or Very Protected Exposure. | yes direct from this site |
| algae | view | Important Algal Habitat 4 – Rocky Intertidal Substrate, Exposed or Very Exposed Exposure Classes Feature consisting of 15 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for algae, in this instance Rocky Intertidal Substrate with Exposed or Very Exposed Exposure. | yes direct from this site |
| algae | view | Important Algal Habitat 5 – Mudflats and Estuarine Shorelines Feature consisting of 2 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for algae, in this instance where mudflats or estuarine shorelines are described as a major feature. | yes direct from this site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 1 – Stephanocystis geminata Observations of an algal species (Stephanocystis geminata) considered infrequent in BC. This feature includes records previously identified as Cystoseira geminata and Cystoseira spicigera. | yes from this site & an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 2 – Eisenia arborea Observations of an algal species (Eisenia arborea) considered rare in BC. | yes from this site & an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 3 – Postelsia palmaeformis Observations of an algal species (Postelsia palmaeformis) with a limited distribution in BC. | yes from this site & an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 3 – Rhodolith spp. Observations of an algal species (Rhodolith spp.) considered rare in BC. | yes from this site & an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 4 – Pterygophora californica Observations of an algal species (Pterygophora californica) with a limited distribution in BC. | yes from this site & an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 5 – Lithothrix aspergillum Observations of an algal species (Lithothrix aspergillum) considered rare in BC. | yes from this site & an external site |
| kelp | view | Giant Kelp Beds (polygons) Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is perennial and beds are generally found in semi-protected areas as well as some semi-exposed areas. It is not found in areas of warm water with low salinity. This feature includes records previously identified as Macrocystis integrifolia. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| kelp | view | Giant Kelp Bioband Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is perennial and beds are generally found in semi-protected areas as well as some semi-exposed areas. It is not found in areas of warm water with low salinity. This data layer was developed from the BC Shorezone Mapping system. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| kelp | view | Bull Kelp Beds (polygons) Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) is an annual which forms large kelp forests. Its habitat is generally in subtidal water, to about 17 metres. | yes direct from this site |
| kelp | view | Bull Kelp Bioband Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) is an annual that relies on seabed perturbation to provide opportunity for colonization. Bull kelp is not found in areas that are too sheltered nor too exposed. Its habitat is generally in deeper water. This data layer was developed from the BC Shorezone Mapping system. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Dune Vegetation Dune vegetation is an assembly of species found in harsh, highly exposed and sparsely vegetated environments. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Surfgrass Bioband Surfgrass bioband extracted from the BC Shorezone mapping system. Includes Scouler's surfgrass (Phyllospadix scouleri), toothed surfgrass (Phyllospadix serrulatus) and Torrey's surfgrass (Phyllospadix torreyi). Found mainly in the lower intertidal zone. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Salt Marsh Bioband Extracted from the BC Shorezone mapping system Salicornia bioband, this feature represents the Salt Marsh assemblage of marsh grasses, dune grass, sedges and other salt-tolerant herbaceous plants. Found in the supratidal and upper intertidal zones. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Eelgrass Polygons Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a type of marine plant known as seagrass, which, unlike seaweed, contains a vascular system that transports liquid and nutrients. Eelgrass provides habitat for many species. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Priority Eelgrass Habitat Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a type of marine plant that occurs on fine sediment in the subtidal zone. This data layer shows habitat of importance to the lifecycle of herring, Great Blue Heron and Brant. | yes direct from this site |
| vascular | view | Eelgrass Bioband Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is found on fine sediments (such as estuaries and mud bays) in the subtidal zone and may extend slightly upslope into the lower intertidal. It provides habitat for fish and shellfish and food for marine birds. This data layer was developed from the BC Shorezone Mapping system. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, plants | view | Marine Plants Feature Count Number of marine plant features found in each planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Important Invertebrate Habitat 1 – Rock Platform Submerged at High Tides Feature consisting of 2 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for invertebrates, in this instance coastal classes where rock platforms are described as a major substrate feature. | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Important Invertebrate Habitat 2 – Rock Substrate with High Current Feature consisting of 10 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for invertebrates, in this instance coastal classes where rock is described as a major substrate feature. | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Important Invertebrate Habitat 3 – Sandy Substrate in the Intertidal Zone Feature consisting of 11 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for invertebrates, in this instance coastal classes where sand is described as a major substrate feature. | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Important Invertebrate Habitat 4 – Mudflats Adjacent to Estuaries Feature consisting of 1 of 36 coastal classes from the BC Shorezone mapping system to represent a specific habitat niche for invertebrates, in this instance coastal classes where mud flat is described as a major substrate feature. | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Sponge Reefs Distribution of the globally unique hexactinellid (glass) sponge reefs. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Sponge Occurrences I – from Groundfish Trawl Surveys Presence or absence of sponges from observations during groundfish bottom trawl surveys (2004 to 2009). | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Sponge Occurrences II – from Trawl Fishery Observer data Cumulative observations of sponges from Trawl Fishery Observer data (2004-2010). | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Coral Occurrences I – from Groundfish Trawl Surveys Presence or absence of cold water corals from observations during groundfish bottom trawl surveys (2004 to 2009). | yes direct from this site |
| invertebrates | view | Coral Occurrences II – from Trawl Fishery Observer Data Cumulative observations of cold water corals from Trawl Fishery Observer data (2004-2010). | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Fishery Observer Data – Total Observed Catch, Jan 2004 – Feb 2010 Mean CPUE from groundfish trawl fishery observer data, Jan. 2004 - Feb. 2010 for each BCMCA planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Fishery Observer Data – Species Richness, Jan 2004 – Feb 2010 Total number of different species observed between Jan. 2004 and Feb. 2010 by groundfish trawl fishery observers for each BCMCA planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Areas and Untrawlable Areas Four areas where synoptic Groundfish Trawl surveys may be conducted in any year. Includes grid cells that have been determined untrawlable by experience over the years. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2003 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2003 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2004 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2004 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2005 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2005 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2006 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2006 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2007 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2007 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2008 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2008 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Observed Catch Density – 2009 Catch density of fish and invertebrates in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2009 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2003 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2003 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2004 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2004 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2005 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2005 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2006 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2006 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2007 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2007 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2008 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2008 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Groundfish Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2009 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2009 Groundfish Trawl Survey. | yes direct from this site |
| fish | view | Basking Sharks The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the world and yet is a filter feeder. | yes direct from this site |
| fish | view | Herring Spawn – Cumulative Habitat Index Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi) spawn in protected inlets in later winter and spring. | yes direct from this site |
| fish | view | Habitat Based Estimates of Salmon Productivity Potential productivity estimates in terms of juvenile fish abundance for seven species of salmon, by watershed. Also contains points depicting the mouths of salmon-bearing streams. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, fish, invertebrates | view | Fish and Invertebrates Feature Count Number of fish and invertebrate features found in each planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| nearshore | view | Marine Birds Survey Effort Areas surveyed for pelagic and nearshore birds across all seasons. | yes from this site & an external site |
| shorebirds | view | Shorebird Staging Areas – Flat A selection of flat areas known to host staging shorebirds based on surveys by experts at the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). | yes direct from this site |
| nearshore | view | Northern Pintail Winter Surveys Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes direct from this site |
| shorebirds | view | Sandhill Crane Nests Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) nests. | yes direct from this site |
| shorebirds | view | Semipalmated Plover Nests Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) nesting site observations. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | yes direct from this site |
| birds, feature count | view | Marine Birds Feature Count Number of marine bird features found in each planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Chlorophyll The concentration of chlorophyll in seawater from remote sensed data. | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Harbour Seal – Haulouts Haulout locations for harbour seals. | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | California Sea Lion – Haulouts Haulouts for California Sea Lions | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Steller Sea Lions – Haulouts Haulouts for Steller Sea Lions | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Steller Sea Lions – Rookeries Rookeries for Steller Sea Lions | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, mammals | view | Marine Mammals Feature Count Number of marine mammal features found in each planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Dungeness Crab – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the Dungeness crab commercial fishery (2000-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| nearshore | view | Northern Shoveler Winter Surveys Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Geoduck – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the commercial geoduck clam fishery (2000-2005) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Krill – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the commercial euphausiids (krill) fishery (2000-2004) shown in 10km x 10km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Humpback Shrimp – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the humpback shrimp commercial fishery (1997-2004) shown in 10km x 10km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Pink Shrimp – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the pink shrimp commercial fishery (1997-2004) shown in 10km x 10km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sidestripe Shrimp – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the sidestripe shrimp commercial fishery (1997-2004) shown in 10km x 10km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Prawn – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the commercial shrimp and prawn by trap fishery (2001-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sea Cucumber – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the sea cucumber commercial fishery (2000-2005) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Green Sea Urchin – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the green sea urchin commercial fishery (2000-2005) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Red Sea Urchin – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the red sea urchin commercial fishery (2000-2005) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Shrimp Trawl – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) for the shrimp trawl commercial fishery (1996-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Groundfish – Commercial Trawl Estimated catch (kilograms) for the groundfish trawl commercial fishery (1996-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. Groundfish Trawl is one of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Rockfish Hook and Line (ZN) – Commercial Estimated catch (kilograms) for the rockfish hook and line commercial fishery (1993-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. Inside and outside rockfish are two of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Schedule II – Commercial Estimated catch (kilograms) for the schedule II commercial fishery (1996-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. Lingcod and dogfish are part of Schedule II and are two of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. Some rockfish are also caught as part of Schedule II. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Halibut – Commercial Estimated catch (pounds) by hook and line for the commercial halibut fishery provided by the IPHC from 1991-2010, mapped against IPHC statistical areas. Halibut is one of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sablefish – Commercial by Longline Estimated catch (kilograms) for the sablefish commercial fishery by longline (1996-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. Sablefish (by both gear types) is one of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sablefish – Commercial by Trap Estimated catch (kilograms) for the sablefish commercial fishery by trap (1996-2004) shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. Sablefish (by both gear types) is one of seven commercial groundfish fisheries on the Pacific Coast. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Roe Herring – Commercial Gillnet Estimated catch (metric tonnes) for the roe herring commercial fishery by gillnet (1989-2008) shown by open areas. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Roe Herring – Commercial Seine Estimated catch (metric tonnes) for the roe herring commercial fishery by seine (1989-2008) shown by open areas. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sardines – Commercial Estimated catch (metric tonnes) for the Pacific sardine commercial fishery (2001-2008) and presence of areas fished shown in 4km x 4km grid cells. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chinook Salmon – Commercial Gillnet The map displays the number of Chinook salmon commercially caught by gillnet (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chinook Salmon – Commercial Seine The map displays the number of Chinook salmon commercially caught by seine (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chinook Salmon – Commercial Troll The map displays the number of Chinook salmon commercially caught by troll (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chum Salmon – Commercial Gillnet The map displays the number of chum salmon commercially caught by gillnet (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chum Salmon – Commercial Seine The map displays the number of chum salmon commercially caught by seine (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Chum Salmon – Commercial Troll The map displays the number of chum salmon commercially caught by troll (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Coho Salmon – Commercial Gillnet The map displays the number of coho salmon commercially caught by gillnet (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Coho Salmon – Commercial Seine The map displays the number of coho salmon commercially caught by seine (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Coho Salmon – Commercial Troll The map displays the number of coho salmon commercially caught by troll (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Pink Salmon – Commercial Gillnet The map displays the number of pink salmon commercially caught by gillnet (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Pink Salmon – Commercial Seine The map displays the number of pink salmon commercially caught by seine (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Pink Salmon – Commercial Troll The map displays the number of pink salmon commercially caught by troll (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (2 comments) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sockeye Salmon – Commercial Gillnet The map displays the number of sockeye salmon commercially caught by gillnet (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sockeye Salmon – Commercial Seine The map displays the number of sockeye salmon commercially caught by seine (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Sockeye Salmon – Commercial Troll The map displays the number of sockeye salmon commercially caught by troll (2001-2007), displayed by salmon catch estimate areas. The spatial data also includes total number of boat days for years fished, although this is not displayed on the maps. (1 comment) | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries, feature count | view | Commercial Fisheries Feature Count The number of different commercial fishing features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| sport fishing | view | Anadromous Fish – Sportfish Areas where recreational (sport) fishing for salmon and other anadromous finfish occurs, identified by participants in 19 local and regional Sport Fishing Advisory Board meetings, as well as through other local knowledge. | yes direct from this site |
| sport fishing | view | Groundfish – Sportfish Areas where recreational (sport) fishing for bottom fish (primarily halibut, lingcod and rockfish) occurs, identified by participants in 19 local and regional Sport Fishing Advisory Board meetings, as well as through other local knowldge. | yes direct from this site |
| sport fishing | view | Crab – Sportfish Areas where recreational (sport) fishing for crab occurs, identified by participants in 19 local and regional Sport Fishing Advisory Board meetings, as well as through other local knowledge. | yes direct from this site |
| sport fishing | view | Prawn and Shrimp – Sportfish Areas where recreational (sport) fishing by trap for prawn and shrimp occurs, identified by participants in 19 local and regional Sport Fishing Advisory Board meetings, as well as through other local knowledge. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, sport fishing | view | Sport Fishing Feature Count The number of different recreational (sport) fishing features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Offshore Exploratory Wells Exploratory wells drilled in the marine environment. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Offshore Petroleum Tenures – Provincial Marine portion of provincial tenures issued for oil and gas exploration. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Offshore Petroleum Tenures – Federal Federal tenures issues for marine-based oil and gas exploration. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Oil and Gas Prospectivity The relative subsurface hydrocarbon exploration potential of offshore sedimentary basins. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Tidal Current Power Potential Mean energy potential from tidal flows at selected sites. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Tidal Energy Areas of Interest Areas of interest for development of tidal energy based on information collected from participants in an Ocean Renewable Energy Group workshop. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Wave Energy Areas of Interest Areas of interest for development of wave energy based on information collected from participants in an Ocean Renewable Energy Group workshop. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Wave Power Potential Estimated mean annual potential energy resources available from ocean surface waves. | yes direct from this site |
| ocean energy | view | Wind Energy Potential Mean wind energy potential (watts per square meter at 30 meters above the surface) from Environment Canada's Canadian Wind Energy Atlas. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, ocean energy | view | Ocean Energy Feature Count The number of different ocean energy features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Ferry Routes Linear extents of ferry routes in British Columbia. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Tanker Exclusion Zone Voluntary zone established 50 nautical miles from the coast where tankers in transit travel to the outside of. The line is shown on the tanker vessel density maps. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Tow Boat Reserves Harbours of refuge of adequate size, location and shelter for commercial marine traffic - e.g. Tugs towing booms and barges. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, shipping and transportation | view | Shipping and Transportation Feature Count The number of different shipping and transportation features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, tenures | view | Tenures Feature Count The number of different tenure features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| tourism and recreation | view | Marinas and Coastal Facilities Location of marinas and coastal facilities (floating and land based). Types include coastal ecotourism lodge, fishing lodge, floating fishing lodge, harbour authority/public wharf, harbour authority with marine fuel services, marina, marina with marine fuel services, marine fuel services, private marina/yacht club/yacht sales, Transport Canada public wharf and Transport Canada public wharf with marine fuel services. | yes direct from this site |
| tourism and recreation | view | Anchorages Location of anchorages and Council of BC Yacht Clubs Safe Boat Havens. | yes direct from this site |
| tourism and recreation | view | Recreational Boating Routes Pleasure craft (powerboat and sailboat) cruising routes. Includes coastal routes only (no offshore routes). | yes direct from this site |
| tourism and recreation | view | Sea Kayaking Routes Routes used by sea kayakers. | yes direct from this site |
| commercial fisheries | view | Rockfish Conservation Areas Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) established to protect rockfish stocks in British Columbia. | yes direct from this site |
| tourism and recreation | view | Scuba Dive Sites Shore and boat accessed SCUBA dive sites. | yes direct from this site |
| feature count, tourism and recreation | view | Tourism and Recreation Feature Count The number of different tourism features that inform each 2km by 2km planning unit. | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Bathymetry Bathymetry data (in a 100 m raster grid) showing depth information for the Canadian Pacific Exclusive Economic Zone. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Pilotage Areas Areas within the Canadian Pacific Exclusive Economic Zone where ships transiting to and from Canadian ports are required to carry a certified pilot. | yes direct from this site |
| physical | view | Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) Ecologically and biologically significant areas (EBSAs) delineated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for marine planning work | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Pleasure Craft and Yacht Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of pleasure crafts and yachts in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Government Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of government vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Research Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of research vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Passenger and Cruise Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of passenger and cruise vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Fishing Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of fishing vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Tug and Service Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of tug and service vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Tanker Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of tanker vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| shipping and transportation | view | Merchant (bulk/cargo) Vessel Traffic 2010 Vessel traffic (in hours) of merchant (bulk/cargo) vessels in 2010. | yes direct from this site |
| colonies, shorebirds | view | Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) Seabird Datasets Raw data for three Parks Canada seabird datasets used in the creation of the following BCMCA features: Seabird Colonies (Ancient Murrelet, Black Oystercatcher, Cassin's Auklet, Common Murre, Glaucous-winged Gull, Horned Puffin, Pelagic Cormorant, Pigeon Guillemot, Rhinoceros Auklet, Storm Petrel, Tufted Puffin) and Semipalmated Plover Nests | yes direct from this site |