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| category | feature | GIS data available? |
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| 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 |
| 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 |