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Appendix

Appendix D. Eelgrass Beds Map- Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.

April 4, 2023Pages 134–1352 sections

A map depicting the distribution of eelgrass beds (Zostera marina) within Esquimalt Harbour based on historical surveys.

8.1b Environmental Development Permit with Variance 2022/11 - 302 Bessborough Avenue
Survey Dates: March 21-31, 2000Zostera marinaArchipelago Marine Research Ltd.

Appendix D. Eelgrass Beds Map- Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.

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A SUBTIDAL SURVEY OF THE PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF ESQUIMALT HARBOUR

Figure 12. Eelgrass Beds (Zostera marina)

Map of Esquimalt Harbour showing eelgrass bed distribution with sparse and moderate cover, including an inset of survey tracklines.
Map of Esquimalt Harbour showing eelgrass bed distribution with sparse and moderate cover, including an inset of survey tracklines.

Legend

  • Sparse - Low Cover (Trace - 25%)
  • Moderate - Dense Cover (25 - 100%)
  • Eelgrass Bed number (see Report text, Table 10)

Map Features

  • Shoreline
  • Pier/Wharf/Jetty/Dock
  • 0m Contour (Chart Datum)
  • 2, 5, 10m Contours
  • Survey Boundary
  • Intertidal Zone
  • Upland
  • No Survey
  • Survey Trackline

Geographic Labels

  • Cole Is.
  • Tovey Bay
  • Limekiln Cove
  • Paterson Pt.
  • Smart Is.
  • McCarthy Is.
  • Plumper Bay
  • Dyke Pt.
  • Thetis Cove
  • Richards Is.
  • Whale Rk.
  • Inskip Islands
  • Paddy Passage
  • Ashe Hd.
  • Dallas Bank
  • Munroe Hd.
  • Constance Cove
  • Graving Dock
  • Pilgrim Cove
  • Y Jetty
  • Lang Cove
  • C Jetty
  • A Jetty
  • Grant Knoll
  • Duntze Hd.
  • Rodd Pt.
  • Fisgard Is.
  • Yew Pt.
  • D Jetty
  • F Jetty
  • Dunns Nook

Survey and Map Details

  • Survey Dates:
    • SIMS: March 21-31, 2000
    • Dive: May 25-29, 2000
    • June 27-28, 2000
  • Map Edition: February 5, 2004
  • Main Map Scale: 1 : 12,000
  • Inset Map Scale (Survey Tracklines): 1 : 27,500
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Extracted from: 2023 04 04 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf