EDF- What Swims Beneath Project Description
Have you have been taking advantage of the warming weather at the wonderful parks and beaches along Port Moody’s waterfront? If so, you’ve probably seen them - volunteers and researchers sporting chest waders and fluorescent green vests pulling, and dragging a huge net. What are they doing and what are they looking for?
Well…Port Moody Arm, including Tidal Park and the adjacent upland park area plays a regional role in maintaining the ecological health of the Burrard Inlet. Historical records show that the Arm once hosted a variety of interesting fish species, waterfowl and has been a rearing habitat for young salmon. However, today, no one knows for certain what lives under the water of the Arm.
What Swims Beneath is a partnership between Burke Mountain Naturalists, Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program, Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society the City of Port Moody, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Wildlife Foundation, Port Metro Vancouver, Port Moody Ecological Society, and the Vancouver Aquarium. Volunteers and researchers from these groups are working together to determine what swims beneath the waters of the Port Moody Arm thanks to funding from Environment Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund. To date, field sampling has uncovered some well known and elusive species of fish and invertebrates exciting the project partners.
You too can learn about what swims beneath the surface water of the Port Moody Arm. How? Just ask a member of the team if you happen to see them out in the field. They will be happy to share their findings with you. Or join them on July 24, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm at Rocky Point Park as they unveil their findings. Come out with your family to meet these creatures first hand as many will be on display in an aquarium.
Know, care and protect Port Moody Arm.
NEW! Enter our What Swims Beneath Colouring Contest to win prizes, including passes to Vancouver Aquarium! Find out more...
Check out the work of the WSB project partners at:
Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program
Port Metro Vancouver
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Mossom Creek Hatchery
Burke Mountain Naturalists
Port Moody Ecological Society
Pacific Wildlife Foundation
Vancouver Aquarium
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