08/13/2026
🧠 Did you know Cowichan Bay has a secret underwater superhero? 🌿
It's eelgrass, and it’s one of the most powerful ecosystems in our coastal waters!
These vibrant underwater meadows act as essential nurseries for baby salmon and Dungeness crab, protect our shoreline from erosion, and lock away carbon to fight climate change.
To help protect these fragile habitats, new marker buoys have just been installed in the bay! If you're out boating, please keep an eye out for the markers and avoid dropping anchor in these sensitive areas. ⚓💙
Let's do our part to keep Cowichan Bay thriving above and below the surface!
Chek TV from Victoria has a great article on this amazing project; https://cheknews.ca/cowichan-tribes-and-marine-conservation-group-call-on-boaters-beach-goers-to-protect-critical-eelgrass-habitat-1339570/