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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 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 |
| 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 | Selected Corals Locations of specimens of 3 cold water coral species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| invertebrates | view | Selected Sponges Locations of specimens of 2 sponge species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| 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 |
| invertebrates | view | Selected Echinoderms Locations of specimens of 2 echinoderm (sea stars and sea urchins) species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| invertebrates | view | Selected Segmented Worms Locations 4 segmented worm species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| invertebrates | view | Selected Molluscs Locations of specimens of select mollusc species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| invertebrates | view | Selected Crustaceans Locations of specimens of select crustacean species that have been collected or compiled by the Royal British Columbia Museum. | no |
| 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 | Shrimp Trawl Survey Areas Four survey areas where Shrimp Trawl Survey occur. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp 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 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2004 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2004 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2005 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2005 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2006 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2006 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2007 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2007Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2008 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2008 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | Shrimp Trawl Survey Species Richness – 2009 Relative richness of biota in each BCMCA Planning Unit with a successful survey tow in the 2009 Shrimp Trawl Survey. | no |
| 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, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2003 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2003 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2004 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2004 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2005 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2005 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2006 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2006 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2007 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2007 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2008 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2008 | no |
| fish, invertebrates | view | IPHC Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations – Observed Catch – 2009 International Pacific Halibut Commission Standardized Stock Assessment Survey Stations: Observed Catch - 2009 | no |
| 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 |
| shorebirds | view | Shorebird Staging Areas – Rocky Observations of Surfbird (Aphriza virgata) as a surrogate for rocky staging areas. | yes from an external site |
| at-sea | view | At-sea Density of Listed Marine Birds Distribution and density of marine habitat use by birds listed by COSEWIC or listed as a global priority under the Provincial Conservation Framework, shown as at-sea density. | no |
| at-sea | view | At-sea Density of Marine Birds Distribution and density of marine habitat use by marine birds, shown as density at-sea. | no |
| at-sea | view | At-sea Marine Bird Species Richness Number of different marine bird species found in each planning unit. | no |
| nearshore | view | Canada Goose Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Brant Spring Staging Surveys Brant (Branta bernicla) spring (March-April) staging areas identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Brant Winter Surveys Brant (Branta bernicla) winter (November - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Trumpeter Swan Winter Surveys Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Tundra Swan Winter Surveys Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Gadwall Winter Surveys Gadwall (Anas strepera) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Eurasian Wigeon Winter Surveys Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | American Wigeon Winter Surveys American Wigeon (Anas americana) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Mallard Winter Surveys Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Blue-winged Teal Winter Blue-Winged Teal (Anas discors) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Northern Pintail Winter Surveys Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes direct from this site |
| nearshore | view | Green-winged Teal Winter Surveys Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Scaup Species Winter Surveys Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) and unidentified Scaup winter (December - April) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Harlequin Duck Moulting Season Surveys Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) moulting season (August - September) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Harlequin Duck Spring Staging Surveys Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) spring (March - mid-April) staging areas identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Harlequin Duck Winter Surveys Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Scoter Species Pre-migration Staging Surveys Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata), Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra), White-winged scoter (Melanitta fusca) and unidentified Scoters pre-migration (March - May) staging areas identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Scoter Species Winter Surveys Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata), Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra), White-winged scoter (Melanitta fusca) and unidentified Scoters winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Long-tailed Duck Winter Surveys Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Bufflehead Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Common Goldeneye Winter Surveys Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Barrow’s Goldeneye Winter Surveys Barrow’s Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Hooded Merganser Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Common Merganser Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Red-breasted Merganser Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Red-throated Loon Winter Surveys Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Pacific Loon Winter Surveys Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Common Loon Winter Surveys Common Loon (Gavia immer) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Horned Grebe Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Red-necked Grebe Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Western Grebe Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Storm Petrel Colonies Active and historic Fork-tailed Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma furcata) and Leach’s Storm Petrels (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| nearshore | view | Brandt’s Cormorant Winter Surveys Brandt’s Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) winter (September-October) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Brandt’s Cormorant Colonies Active and historic Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) colonies. | no |
| nearshore | view | Double-crested Cormorant Winter Surveys Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Double-crested Cormorant Colonies Active and historic Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) colonies. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Pelagic Cormorant Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) year-round habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Pelagic Cormorant Colonies Active and historic Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| nearshore | view | Great Blue Heron Winter Surveys Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| shorebirds | view | Great Blue Heron Nests and Foraging Areas Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) nest sites and associated foraging habitats. | no |
| nearshore | view | Bald Eagle Winter Surveys Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) winter (October - December) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| shorebirds | view | Sandhill Crane Nests Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) nests. | yes direct from this site |
| birds | view | Sandhill Crane Observations Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) observations. | yes from an external 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 |
| colonies | view | Black Oystercatcher Breeding Sites Active and historic Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) breeding sites. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| nearshore | view | Bonaparte’s Gull Autumn Surveys Bonaparte’s Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) autumn (September-October) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Bonaparte’s Gull Spring Surveys Bonaparte’s Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) spring (April-May) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Mew Gull Winter Surveys Mew Gull (Larus canus) winter (October - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | California Gull Winter Surveys California Gull (Larus californicus) winter (October - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Herring Gull Winter Surveys Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) winter (October - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Thayer’s Gull Winter Surveys Thayer’s Gull (Larus thayeri) winter (October - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| nearshore | view | Glaucous-winged Gull Winter Surveys Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) winter (October - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Glaucous-winged Gull Colonies Active and historic Glaucous-winged Gulls (Larus glaucescens) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| nearshore | view | Common Murre Winter Surveys Common Murre (Uria aalge) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Common Murre Colonies Active and historic Common Murre (Uria aalge) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| colonies | view | Thick-billed Murre Colonies Active and historic Thick-billed Murre (Uria lomvia) colonies. | no |
| colonies | view | Pigeon Guillemot Colonies Active and historic Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus Columba) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| nearshore | view | Marbled Murrelet Winter Surveys Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) winter (December - January habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| at-sea | view | At-sea Density of Marbled Murrelet Distribution and density of marine habitat use by Marbled Murrelet, shown as density at-sea. | no |
| nearshore | view | Ancient Murrelet Winter Surveys Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) winter (December - February) habitat identified from survey data. | yes from an external site |
| colonies | view | Ancient Murrelet Colonies Active and historic Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| colonies | view | Cassin’s Auklet Colonies Active and historic Cassin's Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| at-sea | view | Cassin’s Auklet Foraging Habitat Marine distribution (and presumed foraging habitat) of the planktivorous Cassin’s Auklet. | no |
| colonies | view | Rhinoceros Auklet Colonies Active and historic Rhinoceros Auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| at-sea | view | Rhinoceros Auklet Foraging Habitat Marine distribution (and presumed foraging habitat) of the piscivorous Rhinoceros Auklets. | no |
| colonies | view | Horned Puffin Colonies Active and historic Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| colonies | view | Tufted Puffin Colonies Active and historic Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) colonies. Raw Parks Canada data used in this feature can be found in the feature: Parks Canada (Haida Gwaii) seabird datasets. | no |
| 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 | Sea Otter – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of sea otters in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Sea Otter – Habitat and Range Known current range and modelled habitat (occupied and potential) for sea otter. | no |
| mammals | view | Harbour Seal – Haulouts Haulout locations for harbour seals. | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Harbour Seal – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of harbour seals in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | California Sea Lion – Haulouts Haulouts for California Sea Lions | yes direct from this site |
| mammals | view | Elephant Seal – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of elephant seals in terms of relative densities. | no |
| 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 |
| mammals | view | Steller Sea Lion – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of Steller sea lions in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Northern Fur Seals – Pup habitat Offshore pup habitat (2005-2007) for Northern Fur Seal. | no |
| mammals | view | Minke Whale – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of Minke Whales in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Humpback Whale – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of humpback whales in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Fin Whale – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of fin whales in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Dall’s Porpoise – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of Dall’s porpoise in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Harbour Porpoise – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of the harbour porpoise in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Pacific White Sided Dolphin – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of Pacific white-sided dolphins in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Northern Resident Killer Whales – Distribution Modelled values representing the distribution of northern resident killer whales in terms of relative densities. | no |
| mammals | view | Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales – Critical Habitat Critical Habitat for Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales. | no |
| feature count, mammals | view | Marine Mammals Feature Count Number of marine mammal features found in each planning unit. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| at-sea | view | Common Murre Migration Marine distribution of the piscivorous Common Murre following the end of the land-based nesting season on Triangle Island, one of the Scott Islands. | no |
| 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 |