Ecology: Selected Wavelength Articles

It's likely some people will be surprised to know what an incredible resource Wavelength has become for anything and everything related to ecology. And don't forget to check out the Wildlife section for even more articles.

Featured articles:

Paddling with a purpose

Volunteer kayakers survey Puget Sound and British Columbia for invasive grasses. Read more.

Life in the mangal

San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja Mexico, is a giant nursery for the pacific gray whale, gaining international fame for its whale watching, but James Dorsey's work here has allowed him access to a second world the public rarely sees. (Winter 2009)

Ecology: Kelp 101

A primer on the prime marine plant of the Pacific coast. By Neil Schulman. (Fall 2009)

Life in the mangal - James Dorsey looks at the ecology of the El Vizcaino Biosphere.

How bad can it be? - The current state of orcas, by John Kimantas. Jan. 09

Ecology: A kayaker's ode to the coconut - by Bryan Nichols. Fall 2008

Endless Love: The Water Cycle for Kayakers - by Bryan Nichols / Jan-March 2008

Archived articles:

Kayaking with a Toilet Winter 2007
Saving the Sound and the Straits Winter 2007
Know Your Neighbors: A Tale of Two Oceans by Bryan Nichols October/November 2006
From the Archipelago: Orchestra of Life - by Alexandra Morton October/November 2006
The Broughton Is Alive - Story by Alexandra Morton June/July 2006
San Ignacio Lagoon Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey February/March 2006
Know Your Neighbors: Paddling with Coastal Invaders by Bryan Nichols February/March 2006
Underwater Gardening by Ann Archibald and Ramona C. de Graaf February/March 2006
Know Your Neighbours: The Shell People by Bryan Nichols December/January 2006
From the Rainforest: Renewed Threats to Clayoquot Sound By Dan Lewis December/January 2006
From the Archipelago: Another Chance to Get It Right By Alexandra Morton December/January 2006
Know Your Neighbours: Florida Paddling by Bryan Nichols October/November 2005
From the Archipelago: Some Good Signs by Alexandra Morton October/November 2005
Know Your Neighbours: East and West by Bryan Nichols August/September 2005
Sea Otters Revisited by Lyn Hancock June/July 2005
Marine Mammals of Georgia Strait by Mary Borrowman June/July 2005
There's Life In The Mud by Neil Schulman June/July 2005
From the Rainforest: Bears are Busy People by Dan Lewis June/July 2005
Grizzly Fate by Chris Genovali June/July 2005
Something Squidly by Kim Shortreed - Webb June/July 2005
Acoustic Impacts by Marsha L. Green June/July 2005
Know Your Neighbours: Florida's Shifting Shores by Bryan Nichols June/July 2005
From the Archipelago: Mother's Day Blessing by Alexandra Morton June/July 2005
Know Your Neighbours: Upside Wrong By Bryan Nichols April/May 2005
From the Archipalego: Hints of Abundance By Alexandra Morton April/May 2005
From the Archipalego: Whale Attack! By Alexandra Morton February/March 2005
From the Archipelago: Ebbs and Flows by Alexandra Morton December/January 2005
From the Rainforest: Fur Balls Bouncing Back by Dan Lewis December/January 2005
Welcome To Our World by Peter Ronald December/January 2005
Our Conservation Adventure Story and photos by Paula Hesje August/September 2004
From the Archipelago: Whale Culture by Alexandra Morton February/March 2004
Sea Lice and Juvenile Salmon: Fatal Combination by Alexandra Morton December/January 2004
From the Archipelago: Rivers of Life and Death by Alexandra Morton December/January 2004
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling Without Partners by Bryan Nichols December/January 2004
From the Archipelago: Eternal Rhythms by Alexandra Morton October/November 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Tropical Birdwatching by Bryan Nichols October/November 2003
Editorial: 'ORCA PASS' by Alan Wilson August/September 2003
Orca Pass Gains Momentum by Laurie MacBride August/September 2003
Best Practices by Peter Ronald August/September 2003
An Orca Passes Through It by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Traditional Sustainable Use By Russel Barsh August/September 2003
A Rockfish By Any Other Name by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Going Under by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
Touring the Emerald City by Nikki Wright and Katrina Bennett August/September 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Sea Birds by Bryan Nichols August/September 2003
From the Archipelago: Hopeful Signs by Alexandra Morton August/September 2003
From the Rainforest: Fish Farms in Parks?! by Dan Lewis August/September 2003
A Motherhood Issue? by Mike Richards June/July 2003
From the Archipelago: Spring is Time for Sex by Alexandra Morton June/July 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Going Buggy! by Bryan Nichols June/July 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Have Some Flowers, Darling by Bryan Nichols April/May 2003
From the Archipelago: The Turning Point—Are We There? by Alexandra Morton April/May 2003
Chance Encounter by Shawn Baker April/May 2003
From the Great Bear Rainforest by Evan Loveless February/March 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Long Lanky Legwatching by Bryan Nichols February/March 2003
From the Archipelago: Winter Watch by Alexandra Morton February/March 2003
Eco-Cultural Tourism by Jackson Warren February/March 2003
From the Archipelago: The Salmon Forest by Alexandra Morton December/January 2003
Know Your Neighbours: Feathery Paddlers by Bryan Nichols December/January 2003
Building ‘Greener' Boats by Jamer Buote October/November 2002
From the Rainforest: Clayoquot Sound - Still Not Saved by Dan Lewis October/November 2002
From the Archipelago: Springer's Reunion by Alexandra Morton October/November 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Hidden Charms of Mangroves by Bryan Nichols October/November 2002
QUÉBEC DECLARATION ON ECOTOURISM - Québec City, Canada, 22 May 2002
Photo Tips for Protected Areas August/September 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Our Onshore Relations by Bryan Nichols June/July 2002
From the Archipelago: Spring in Full Bloom by Alexandra Morton June/July 2002
Fish Farm Fiasco by Suzanne Connell April/May 2002
Tip of the Iceberg by Laurie Mac Bride April/May 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Kayaking With Kelp by Bryan Nichols April/May 2002
From the Archipelago: Humming with Herring by Alexandra Morton April/May 2002
From the Archipelago: Every Choice Counts by Alexandra Morton February/March 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Succulent Seaweeds by Bryan Nichols February/March 2002
From the Archipelago: Rain, Rain and More Rain by Alexandra Morton December/January 2002
Know Your Neighbours: Wildlife Identification by Bryan Nichols December/January 2002
Special Report: Orca Pass Initiative October/November 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Animal, Vegetable or Mineral by Bryan Nichols October/November 2001
From the Archipelago: Mysteries Below by Alexandra Morton October/November 2001
From the Rainforest:Back to the Future by Dan Lewis October/November 2001
Living Off the Grid by Jurgen Koppen October/November 2001
Lessons of the Dugout Canoe by Fritzi Olson August/September 2001
Ethical Paddling by Karen Charleson August/September 2001
From the Archipelago: The No-Nonsense Porpoise by Alexandra Morton August/September 2001
Mothership Meanderings- A Preventable Catastrophe by Alan Wilson August/September 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Cruising Through History by Bryan Nichols August/September 2001
Special Report: Failure to Protect by Alexandra Morton August/September 2001
From the Archipelago: Chasing Atlantics by Alexandra Morton June/July 2001
Know Your Neighbours: A River Runs Through It by Bryan Nichols June/July 2001
From the Archipelago: Observing the Wild by Alexandra Morton April/May 2001
Ecology: Europeans Embrace Eco-certification by Gordon Hamilton February/March 2001
From the Rainforest: Tragedy and Opportunity by Dan Lewis February/March 2001
From the Archipelago: Sending Out New Roots by Alexandra Morton February/March 2001
Green Investing by Chris Bowman with a book review of Investing With Your Values (reviewed by Alan Wilson) February/March 2001
Know Your Neighbours: Northwest Bushes by Bryan Nichols February/March 2001
From the Rainforest:Tranquil Forests? by Dan Lewis December/January 2001
Ecology: Moving to Ecoforestry by Alan Wilson December/January 2001
From the Archipelago: Blackfish Sound by Alexandra Morton December/January 2001
Ecobytes: 2002—UN Year of Ecotourism - Outdoor Adventure Shows - Kayak Expedition School - Reach! For Unbleached - David Brower Remembered - New Ecotourism Forum - Ecotourism Database - Biodiversity to be Slashed - Commercial Fishing Wins - Access to Crown Land - Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em - Dolphin Slaughter - No Oil and Gas - U’mista Cultural Tours December/January 2001
Environment: Why Wild Salmon? by Irene Vlatch August/September 2000
Autobiography of a River by Bill Proctor August/September 2000
From the Archipelago: The Bottom Line by Alexandra Morton
The Environment: Green Boating-for all of us by Laurie MacBride April/May 2000
Orca Pass-Protecting Transboundary Waters by Laurie MacBride April/May 2000
Notes From the Archipelago: Reversing Diversity by Alexandra Morton December/Janury 2000
Ecology: Requiem for Wild Salmon? by Laurie MacBride December/Janury 2000

Ecology: Positive Impact Tourism by Al Bakker October/November 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Fish For My Family, by Alexandra Morton October/November 1999
Aboriginal Ecotourism by Rajé Harwood October/November 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Coastal Survival - Whales, salmon and the other animals around Echo Bay by Alexandra Morton August/September 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Year of the Blue Moon by Alexandra Morton June/July 1999
Notes From the Archipelago: Waiting For Change, by Alexandra Morton April/May1999
Notes from the Archipelago: Life in Echo Bay by Alexandra Morton February/March 1999
Notes From The Archipelago: Life in Profusion by Alexandra Morton December/January 1999
Ecology: Fate of Wild Salmon Hangs in the Balance by Laurie MacBride December/January 1999
From the Archipelago: Of Whales and Fish, by Alexandra Morton October/November 1998
Environment: Passage Between Worlds, by Alexandra Morton June/July 1998
Ecology: Central Coast Marine Planning Gets Go-Ahead by Laurie MacBride June/July 1998
Environment: Cycles of Life, by Alexandra Morton April/May 1998
Environment: Natural Laws, by Alexandra Morton February/March 1998
Environment: Vancouver Island-What Vision for the Future? by Laurie MacBride February/March 1998
Environment: Gwaii Haanas -- MPA in Waiting, by Sabine Jessen December/January 1998
Books: To Save the Wild Earth; Performance Kayaking; The Sacred Balance; Food Plants of the Interior First Peoples; The Great Bear Rainforest; Giants of the Forest; Sunshine and Salt Air; Sunshine Coast Paddling December/January 1998
Ecotourism: Making the Most of Our Opportunities, by Rebecca Bernson October/November 1997
Conservation: Buying an Island in the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago, by Barb Kerfoot October/November 1997
Editorial: Paperless Publishing Wavelength Paddling Magazine now available online August/September 1997
Environment: Feeding the Miracle, by Alexandra Morton August/September 1997
Environment: Central Coast Up For Grabs August/September 1997
Environment: VIRT Alert August/September 1997
Environment: Fish Farm Update August/September 1997
Environment: From The Archipelago by Alexandra Morton June/July 1997
Wildlfe: In The Path Of Giants: California Gray Whale Study June/July 1997
Environment: Two Strikes Against Two Strokes by Russell Long, Ph.D April / May 1997
Environment: Salmon Farm Showdown by Laurie MacBride April / May 1997
Ecology: Much Ado About Doo Doo Human Waste Management by Kathryn Gardner February/March 1997
Ecology: Crisis on the Beaches?- Leave only footprints by Mark Ring February/March 1997
Ecology: Pacific Discoveries - Learning About the Wonders of the West Coast by Tim McGrady February/March 1997
Environment: Aquaculture Review in Final Stage by Laurie MacBride February/March 1997
Environment: Building Better Beings by Hendrik DeWilde December/January 1997
Wildlife: Cormorants Desert the Ballingall Islets by Kathryn Gardner December/January 1997
Environment: Ancient Rainforests Threatened by Jill Thomas October/November 1996
Environment: Something Fishy by Laurie MacBride October/November 1996
Editorial: Marine Protected Areas by Alan Wilson August/September 1996
Low Impact: Another Look at the Lowly Campfire by Lilian Alessa with an addition by by Sylvio Lamarche August/September 1996
Environment: Defining Our Environmental Bottom Lines by David Suzuki August/September 1996
Environment: Marine Protected Areas by Jennifer Lash August/September 1996
Environment: Protecting BC's Marine Environment by Sabine Jessen August/September 1996
Environment: Three Stages of Environmental Politics, by Dr Doug LaFollette June/July 1996
Environment: Pearl Harbour a Million Times Over, by Dr David Suzuki June/July 1996
Environment: State of the Great Temperate Rainforests, by Valerie Langer June/July 1996
Environment: Consumption Seen in an Older Light, by David Suzuki April/May 1996
Environment: Countdown Year -- Torpedoing the nuclear sub test range agreement April/May 1996
Environment: That Sinking Feeling -- Artificial reefs a marine hazard April/May 1996
Wildlife:Who are the Eco-terrorists? -- Study shows kayakers have big impact, by Kathryn Gardner April/May 1996
Environment: Sea the Future, Save the Pass, by Jennifer Lash February/March 1996
Ecobytes: War on the Oceans -- nukes, POPs and subs December/January 1996
Environment: Fate of the Fraser, by David Suzuki December/January 1996
Environment: Spirit Bear Habitat Under the Axe, by Mark Westlund December/January 1996
Environment: Georgia Strait Marathon -- All Year Long, by Miranda Holmes December/January 1996
Low Impact: Who's Home IS It, Anyway?, by Jean Keefe October/November 1995
Environment: Just say Non! to nuclear tests October/November 1995
Environment: Our Ecological Footprint, by David Suzuki October/November 1995
Editorial: Beneath the surface -- Nuclear playground is an ecological threat, by Alan Wilson
Militarism: "Open House" closed to dissenters, by Alan Wilson August/September 1995
Environment: Learning to See the Whole, by David Suzuki August/September 1995
Low Impact: Home-made stove, by Wally Priedolins August/September 1995
Environment: A Sci-Fi Parable For Our Times by David Suzuki June/July 1995
Environment: What To Doo With Your Poo by Justin Hayes June/July 1995
Environment: A Model for Healing the Planet by David Suzuki April/May1995
BC Marine Trail Association by Peter McGee September/October 1994
Editorial Tourism & the Land by Alan Wilson January/February 1994
Environment: The state of the Strait - by Laurie MacBride January/February 1994
Georgia Strait Alliance Green Boating Guide regarding boating and the environment

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