Behavioral Ecology of Transient Killer Whales ( Orcinus orca) around Southern Vancouver Island, B.C. Preliminary Research Summary

Robin Baird and Pam Stacey prepared this report and a summary  and synthesis of data collected on all aspects of Transient Killer whale behaviour, pod dynamics , and ecology in southern B.C. See the complete PDF  ( 41 pages)foraging_behaviour_of_transient_killer_whales

An Evaluation of the Ecological Reserve Program in British Columbia

KrisKennettThesisKristal Dawn Kennett did this research for a Masters in Natural Resources Management at Simon Fraser University in August 1987. See the Full PDF: at the Simon Fraser University Library website:http://summit.sfu.ca/system/files/iritems1/6084/b15455543.pdf Abstract: British Columbia was the first province in Canada to establish an Ecological Reserve Program. (ERP) .Ecological reserves are legally protected areas established specifically

The Use of a Marine Mammal Reserve by Researchers and Photographers

Robin E. Taylor submitted this in partial fulfillment for a degree of Master of Natural Resource Management , SFU. Boaters with a great deal of experience such as researchers and Photographers could possibly be a major source of disturbance. —-However, researchers are self-regulating , they are generally compliant to the terms of their permits, however

Haulout and associated behaviour of the Harbour Seal ( Phoca Vitulina) in Barkley Sound

Based on observations of the harbour seal (Phoca Vitulina), at Baeria Rocks and the Geer Islands , BC, a model outlining aspects of haul-out and behaviour is proposed. Seal haul-out and activity levels peak at loew tides. A seconfd peak of activituy is observed at high tide.  —— A report done by Allison M. Peacock,

Research Reports of Tom Reimchen on ER#52

Research Reports From Dr. Tom Reimchen: Interim Research Report – 1976 Interim Research Report – 1977 Interim Research Report – 1978 Research Report – 1983 Loons at Drizzle Lake – 1981 Research Program- 1976-1985 Parental Contribution to Red-Throated Loon Young Parental Feeding of Red-Throated Loon Young Seasonal and Diurnal Bird Abundance Stickleback Evolution Stickleback Mitochondrial