BC's bountiful sea : British Columbia's bountiful sea

BC’s Bountiful Sea heritage worth preserving To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of thin [...] The opportunity, and our challenge, lies in the potential to ensure the continual productivity and health of this region by developing a comprehensive management and conservation plan that considers the interests of all the people, animals, and plants that share our ocean resources. [...] The many animals that depend on the seasonal bloom of plankton highlight the interconnectedness of all life in PNCIMA and the complex and intimate relationships between species and ocean conditions. [...] Photo: Stephen Hall Heritage Worth Preserving 13 Benefits of the Bounty ust like the waves and tides that shape J the coastline, the ocean (and its weather, seascapes, and wildlife) shapes the lifestyle, From time immemorial, artists have drawn culture, economy, history, personality, and art of B. C.’s inspiration from the vast and mysterious ocean central and north coasts. [...] In recognition of the that the health of the importance of the ocean entire ecosystem has been.