Content tagged “ocean stories”
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How the sea saved me
I went hunting for crabs under rocks in tidal pools, watched Orca far out in the ocean, and fed wild seals! Something in these experiences tugged at my heart...an ancient longing perhaps, or the feeling of sliding into a place in your life where you were always meant to be. More »
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Enough is Enough
On October 24, 2012, the townspeople of Bella Coola demonstrated peacefully against the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline being built through their fragile living space. More »
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In my home, the home of the Nuxalk Nation
In this open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, young Mallory and Victoria of the Nuxalk Nation (near Bella Coola, British Columbia) express their deep concerns over the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposed by Enbridge. More »
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My first time: dolphins and orca
The first time I was beside the ocean was 8 years ago. It was about 9:30 at night and my Dad and I were at the Government Wharf of Bella Coola. I heard a blowing noise of in the distance. With the light that was left, I saw an orca whale for the first time in real life not on T.V.! More »
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Views from the mast
How high can you get in seeing dolphins and humpbacks? Captain Tavish Campbell knows. More »
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A killer whale baby shower
The whale watching boat I work aboard encountered a group of resident orcas in the Gulf Islands. This location is not an unusual place to find these local orcas, but what they were doing on that particular afternoon was very special indeed. More »
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Because he was a killer whale
I leaned over the edge to see Luna better and started singing to him. He was a giant. But I wanted to jump in and swim with the whale. More »
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Irresistably
The evening with sinking sun beckoned me. My shiny blue bicycle led me to a tiny paradise affectionately known as "the little Bahamas." More »
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The baby eaglet who was scared of heights
Once upon a time, there was a baby bird named Eaglet who lived in a large nest with his baby brother and sister waaayy up high in a cedar tree. More »
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Coast no more
I worked on the Pacific coast for many years as a tree-planter and I've seen first hand the unpredictability of the Pacific Ocean — from pleasure boats to fishing boats and the last big one being the sinking of the Queen of the North ferry. More »
