Environment Club in Cowichan Bay

The senior members of the Environment Club concluded their very productive year with a unique activity on Cowichan Bay. The five of them worked along side a research scientist (Dr. Ruston Sweeting) and two technicians from the Pacific Biological Research Station out of Nanaimo. The focus of the research is on juvenile salmonid populations (particularly Chinook and coho). From hauling in beach seine nets to identifying and counting the catch, the crew had a great time. Dr. Sweeting did a wonderful job of engaging the students in the importance of his research, and the students certainly benefited from this opportunity to engage in real environmental science.

– Scott Noble, Environment Club

Photos by Scott Noble