The archipelago of Haida Gwaii, home of the Haida Nation, is well known for its highly sensitive and rich ecological and cultural environments. Haida Gwaii’s rugged coastlines and remote location make it particularly vulnerable to marine traffic. As shipping and ocean-based industries continue to grow, understanding and monitoring vessel activity is an important step towards advancing environmental stewardship, resource management, and marine safety.
Figure 1. A small vessel in Gwaii Hanaas, with herring spawn on kelp in the foreground.
Through access to high quality, regionally relevant vessel traffic data, coastal communities are better equipped...
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