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| 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 3 – Rocky Intertidal Substrate, Semi-Exposed or Semi-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 Semi-Exposed or Semi-Protected Exposure. | no |
| 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 – Arthrocardia silvae Observations of an algal species (Arthrocardia silvae) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 1 – Codium ritteri Observations of an algal species (Codium ritteri) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external 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 1 – Desmarestia tortuosa Observations of an algal species (Desmarestia tortuosa) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 2 – Antithamnion kylinii Observations of an algal species (Antithamnion kylinii) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 2 – Dictyoneurum californicum Observations of an algal species (Dictyoneurum californicum) considered rare in BC. | yes from 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 2 – Hollenbergia nigricans Observations of an algal species (Hollenbergia nigricans) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 3 – Laminaria farlowii Observations of an algal species (Laminaria farlowii) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 3 – Laminaria longpipes Observations of an algal species (Laminaria longpipes) considered rare in BC. | yes from 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 3 – Laminaria sinclairii Observations of an algal species (Laminaria sinclairii) considered rare in BC. | yes from 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 4 – Tayloriella abyssalis Observations of an algal species (Tayloriella abyssalis) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 4 – Tayloriella divaricata Observations of an algal species (Tayloriella divaricata) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 4 – Thuretellopsis peggiana Observations of an algal species (Thuretellopsis peggiana) considered rare in BC. | yes from 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 |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 5 – Phycodrys riggii Observations of an algal species (Phycodrys riggii) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 5 – Tokidaea chilkatensis Observations of an algal species (Tokidaea chilkatensis) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| algae | view | Rare Algae Series 5 – Whidbeyella cartilaginea Observations of an algal species (Whidbeyella cartilaginea) considered rare in BC. | yes from an external site |
| kelp | view | General Kelp Kelp are large seaweeds (algae). This feature contains all observations of kelp where the species was not recorded. | no |
| kelp | view | Feather Boa Kelp Feather boa kelp (Egregia menziesii) is a lower intertidal to subtidal kelp, which grows on rocks in harsh, wave stress environments. | yes from an external site |
| kelp | view | Giant Kelp Beds (points) Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is a canopy forming kelp. It is a perennial species and occurs in extensive stands, or kelp forests, providing habitat for other marine flora and fauna. This feature includes records previously identified as giant perennial kelp and/or Macrocystis integrifolia. (2 comments) | yes from 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 | Estuaries Estuaries, also known as salt marshes, are a type of coastal wetland, typically impacted by tidal fluctuations. They are found where fresh water from rivers or streams meets with salt water from the ocean, and vegetation within an estuary exhibits varying degrees of salt-water tolerance. | no |
| 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 | Ditch Grass Ditch grass (Ruppia spp.) are aquatic vascular plants that can live underwater. They are commonly referred to as a type of intertidal seagrass, although it is a freshwater species with a high salt tolerance. It provides habitat and food for many species and is a indicator of coastal wetland health. | yes from an external 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 |
| kelp | view | Bull Kelp Beds (points) Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) is an annual which forms large kelp forests. Its habitat is generally in subtidal water, to about 17 metres. | yes from an external site |