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Scuba Diving
Pictures from Whytecliff Park
in Vancouver, B.C. Canada These are medium quality jpegs. But I have the RAW images as well. Email tjfidler@telus.net Directions to this dive site can be found at the bottom of this page. Type of dive: shore dive Rating for this dive site: 7/10 as the entry can be hard on the ankles, surprised the divers have not cleared a decent path into the water Parking: 9/10 as lots of parking Bathroom/Washroom/Toilet: Yes, and also a coffee shop, but it is not always open. Boat ramp: none Ease of entry: 8/10 [Wheel chair access: might have ramp but ankle breakers in water are annoying] Abundance of life: 6/10 Accommodations: There are several places in North Vancouver, or even Horseshoe Bay, that you could find lodging at. Inns, Motels and Campgrounds. Attractions: lots of depth, and facilities Bottom and depth: Facilities: outdoor coffee shop, washrooms, change rooms, shower for swimmers and divers Hazards/Obstacles: current can pull you down, and the water quality is often poor in the top 30 feet [ten metres] Sensitivity to tide/current: Terrain: rocky shore with lots of ankle breakers, solid rock walls along sides, and sandy bottom further out Miscellaneous Information: If you are coming to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this dive site is near the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay, and on the way to Whistler, the main downhill ski resort, where many of the olympic events will be held. Tides, transportation and weather: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Tide Page., BC Ferries Schedule and Sailings. , The Weather Network
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The following images are thumbnails. If you click on them a larger image will open up and the picture will take up most of your screen. Again these are medium qualifty jpegs. Higher quality images can be purchased directly from me via paypal using my email address tjfidler@telus.net And many of these photos can be found for sale on Cafepress through the Calendar link and Photo CD link.
A few people have already asked me about "What is that pink stuff on the rocks in some of the pictures?" Well, they're usually Pink Rock Crust (aka Encrusting Coralline Algae) or in some cases might even be Encrusting Hydrocorals. They're eaten by a variety of animals - apparently as a good source of calcium.
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| Whytecliff Park - left side at
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Whytecliff Park - middle at low tide | Whytecliff Park - right side at low tide |
A picture of me while I was taking pictures on June 16, 2007.
Thanks for the picture Tom. Tom's website is: www.tomlightfoot.ca
Cephalopods
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| Octopus coming out of its den.
Not sure if baby Pacific Giant Octopus or an adult Red Octopus. (June 16, 2007) |
Baby Pacific Giant Octopus or an adult Red Octopus? (June 16, 2007) |
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| Baby Pacific Giant Octopus or an adult Red Octopus? (June 16, 2007) |
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Crustaceans
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| Not sure of species name ( January 20/21, 2006) | Not sure of species name ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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| Spiny Pink Shrimp (?) ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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Sea Anemones ( Cnidarians )
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| Buried Anemone (June 16, 2007) | Swimming Anemone (June 16, 2007) |
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Starfish (Echinoderms)
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| Sunflower Starfish -over 3 feet (1 m) across. ( January 20/21, 2006) | Closeup of Sunflower Starfish. ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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| Rose Starfish - about 10 inches (25 cm) across. ( January 20/21, 2006) | Leather Star (June 16, 2007) |
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| Mottled Star [?] - juvenile (June 16, 2007) | Spiny Pink Star (June 16, 2007) |
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| Sunflower Star - with an itch? (June 16, 2007) | Sunflower Star (June 16, 2007) |
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| Sunflower Star (June 16, 2007) | Sunflower Star (June 16, 2007) |
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| Sunflower Star - juvenile (June 16, 2007) |
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Fish
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| Great Sculpin (?) ( January 20/21, 2006) | Still looking for name. ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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| Sailfin Sculpin ( January 20/21, 2006) | Roughback Sculpin ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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| Still looking for name. ( January 20/21, 2006) | Rock Sole Fish (?) ( January 20/21, 2006) |
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| Roughback Sculpin (June 16, 2007) | Rock Sole (June 16, 2007) |
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| Smooth Alligator Fish (June 16, 2007) |
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Sponges
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| Orange Finger Sponge (June 16, 2007) | Iophon Sponge (June 16, 2007) |
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Tunicates
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| Pacific Sea Peach (June 16, 2007) |
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If you want to locate this site on a map, or print out a map, you can user either:
Google Maps: 7120 Marine Dr West Vancouver, BC V7W 1A1
Or
MapQuest: 7120 Marine Dr West Vancouver, BC V7W 1A1