Salish Sea stewardship comes in all forms, but the first step to caring for something is learning about it! A few weeks ago, seven classes from a school in Victoria, BC shared with their friends, family, and community what they had learned this fall when their teachers had them answer the question “How can I be a steward of the Salish Sea?” Students were encouraged to research an aspect of the Salish Sea and come up with ways that they could protect it — and they got creative!
Is Edible Seaweed in the Salish Sea Safe for Human Consumption? A New SeaDoc-Funded Study Has the Answer.
Seaweeds are consumed by many people living on or near the Salish Sea–from Indigenous peoples revitalizing the ancient foodways of their cultures to those simply seeking a readily available and highly nutritious protein source–but little is known about whether contaminants in the Sea’s waters could create health concerns for the people who eat it.