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Urchin barrens
A sea urchin invasion seen just below the water line with a sea cucumber mid left, Juan Perez Sound, Haida Gwaii, BC. The urchins have destroyed the kelp beds and the local community is attempting to control them by the labour intensive tactic of crushing them and releasing the nutrients to the environment. Other attempts involve relocating them to urchin farms where they can be grown for the commercial market.
water linesea lettucesea urchinsurchin barrenssea cucumberrocksBischof IslandsJuan Perez SoundGwaii Haanas National Park ReserveHaida GwaiiBritish Columbia
Pascale GUY
on August 27, 2021Great abstract with this colors ! Nice to see urchin under water and reflection of sea cucumber mixed !
Terry Allen
on August 9, 2021Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
jimholmquist
on August 9, 2021Outstanding shot and details Terry! Interesting information on this Urchin problem.
Byron Fair Photography
on August 8, 2021Very cool shot.
geoghanart
on August 8, 2021Excellent capture to show the degree of the problem with all of those urchins in a small area. I like the second solution better but it appears that both are necessary.
Greg&Rose Photography
on August 8, 2021May be an issue but it makes it an incurable shot
Lgood
on August 8, 2021What an amazing view of the Urchin barrens, such clear water. Beautiful capture Terry!
Judith Sparhawk
on August 8, 2021Excellent view of the tideline, and a peek into what is happening underwater. I'm glad to hear that they are attempting to turn the tide, so to speak.
Wayne Wendel
on August 8, 2021You could be an environmental photographer, or at least teach it. Wonderful dramatic exposition of an invasive species.
Marc DeGirolamo Photography
on August 8, 2021Its hard to control nature but I hope the locals can do so...nice shot of the little biosphere... :-)