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1001 |aBannar-Martin, Katherine H., |eauthor.
24510|aBiophysical and ecological overview of the ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq (Swiftsure Bank) Area / |cby Katherine H. Bannar-Martin [and 25 others].
264 1|aSidney, British Columbia : |bFisheries and Oceans Canada, Science Branch, Pacific Region, Institute of Ocean Sciences, |c2025.
264 4|c©2025
300 |a1 online resource (xxiii, 459 pages) : |billustrations (chiefly colour), maps (chiefly colour).
336 |atext|btxt|2rdacontent
337 |acomputer|bc|2rdamedia
338 |aonline resource|bcr|2rdacarrier
4901 |aCanadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, |x1488-5379 ; |v3735
500 |a"This Biophysical and Ecological Overview was co-authored and co-produced with the Ditidaht First Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the other four First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society."
504 |aIncludes bibliographical references.
5203 |a"The ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq/Swiftsure Bank Area is located off the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. First Nations have had a relationship with ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq for millennia, including Ditidaht First Nation, Pacheedaht First Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the other four First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society, as well as the Makah Tribe. ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq is a dynamic marine region characterized by complex interactions between oceanographic, geological, and ecological processes. The area is influenced by the convergence of the North American and Juan de Fuca tectonic plates, resulting in a diverse range of geomorphologies. The Juan de Fuca Eddy, a prominent oceanographic feature, enhances biological productivity by concentrating nutrients and supporting a rich assemblage of marine species. This area also encompasses estuaries and an anoxic fjord (Nitinaht Lake), which provide crucial habitat for numerous fish, invertebrate, and bird species, contributing to the ecological significance of the region. ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq provides important habitat to a variety of species and is designated as critical habitat for Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) and overlaps Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas. It is an area of high productivity and supports a wide array of human uses. Recognizing the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of this area, various conservation and management measures have been implemented, including Rockfish Conservation Areas, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and protection zones for SRKW. First Nations' relationships with the marine environment have been, and continue to be, key to the stewardship of ƛ̓ušiiʔaaʔaq, which provides important resources and is part of the local governance, trading and sharing economies, culture, and the retention of Indigenous language. This biophysical and ecological overview provides a comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge for the area regarding its oceanography, ecological uniqueness and importance, taxonomic diversity, human activities, and sensitivity to climate change and highlights opportunities for collaborative research to address knowledge gaps"--Abstract, page xxii.
546 |aIncludes abstracts in English and French.
650 0|aOceanography|zBritish Columbia|zPacific Coast.
650 0|aMarine ecology|zBritish Columbia|zPacific Coast.
650 0|aMarine biodiversity|zBritish Columbia|zPacific Coast.
650 0|aNature|xEffect of human beings on|zBritish Columbia|zPacific Coast.
650 0|aClimatic changes|zBritish Columbia|zPacific Coast.
650 6|aOcéanographie|zColombie-Britannique|zPacifique, Côte du.
650 6|aÉcologie marine|zColombie-Britannique|zPacifique, Côte du.
650 6|aBiodiversité marine|zColombie-Britannique|zPacifique, Côte du.
650 6|aÊtres humains|xInfluence sur la nature|zColombie-Britannique|zPacifique, Côte du.
650 6|aClimat|xChangements|zColombie-Britannique|zPacifique, Côte du.
7101 |aCanada. |bDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans, |eissuing body.
7102 |aInstitute of Ocean Sciences, Patricia Bay, |eissuing body.
830#0|aCanadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences ;|v3735.|w(CaOODSP)9.504449
85640|qPDF|s20.00 MB|uhttps://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2025/mpo-dfo/fs97-6/Fs97-6-3735-eng.pdf