Nanaimo River salmon habitat ‘recovering,’ reports Snuneymuxw marine division
An article by the Nanaimo News Bulletin, featuring Snuneymuxw Marine Division Director John White.
Nurturing Nature: The Kelp Restoration Project and Its Crucial Impact
The Kelp Restoration Project, led by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, leverages traditional knowledge to rejuvenate critical kelp beds, particularly bull kelp and sugar kelp. This significant initiative is part of […]
Effects of Marine Shipping
Marine shipping and boat traffic significantly shape the ecological landscape of the Snuneymuxw First Nation territories, making it essential to understand these activities’ impacts. Recently, members of Transport Canada were […]
Carex with Nature Trust: Enhancing Salmon Ecosystems
In a collaborative effort to enrich vital habitat for salmon migration, Snuneymuxw First Nation has joined forces with Nature Trust in a Carex transplant initiative. Carex, a species of native […]
Addressing Environmental Threats: The Challenge of Derelict Vessels
The Snuneymuxw Marine Division faces a significant challenge in dealing with derelict vessels—abandoned boats that pose environmental and navigational hazards. This complex issue demands a proactive approach to monitor, assess, […]
Advancing Marine Conservation: Collaborative Water Quality Monitoring with Oceans Networks Canada – CTD
In a pioneering partnership with Oceans Networks Canada, the Snuneymuxw First Nation has embarked on a critical initiative to monitor and understand marine water quality using state-of-the-art CTD scanner technology. […]
Enhancing Marine Conservation: The Role of Drone Surveys in Gathering Vital Data
Snuneymuxw First Nation fishery technicians have adopted drone surveys to collect crucial baseline data in 1-km sections of their traditional territory. This innovative method provides a comprehensive perspective and offers […]
Drone Survey
Marine Territory
The Marine Division is conducting surveys at the bottom of the Salish Sea and developing an inventory of baseline data of the ecosystem within Snuneymuxw’s marine territory. Sea urchins are […]