10 years as a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site
The waters that surround Gwaii Haanas provide in many ways. Marine life, sea birds, underwater forests, and even humans rely on the pristine ocean to sustain their way of life. To depict the many ways the waters influences life in Gwaii Haanas, here is a gallery of ocean photos.
Two divers swim in a kelp forest, gathering data during the Chiix̱uu Tll iinasdll: Nurturing Seafood to Grow project
Date: 2020:08:21 10:28:00
Ryan Miller
Snorkeling is a great activity in Gwaii Haanas! But the waters are cold, so wetsuits are necessary.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:31:03
Scott Munn
Sea lions inhabit rocks off-shore in big groups called colonies. There are a few different sea lion colonies in Gwaii Haanas.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:33:45
Judson Brown
Pods of orca are often found swimming the waters of Gwaii Haanas.
Lynn Lee
Gwaii Haanas is a place where people earn a living through a variety of activities including sustainable fisheries, tourism and research.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:37:10
Clint Kendrick
A Haida saying goes “when tide is out, the table is set.” The intertidal zone in Gwaii Haanas is a biodiverse buffet for many species.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:38:27
Emily Skye Collins
A serene moment on the water in Gwaii Haanas, captured from the peaceful seat of a kayak.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:39:41
Sean Lahusen
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Naw (octopus) is one of the many seafoods that the ocean provides for the people of Haida Gwaii.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:35:32
Linda Tollas
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Monitoring the intertidal is an essential component of the work done by Gwaii Haanas staff.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:41:50
Niisii Guujaaw
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The underwater kelp forests teem with life. Like trees in a terrestrial forest, they provide habitat and balance to the ecosystem.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:42:34
Ryan Miller
The Haida have lived off these water since time immemorial.
Date: 2020:08:21 10:43:26
Barbara Wojtaszek
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