Hydrodynamic forces produced by breaking waves make the rocky intertidal zone one of the most physically stressful environments on the planet, and for many ecological studies, it is important to ...

Logs are a familiar sight on the beaches along the coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii and are often viewed positively, as they can stabilize the banks, be used for firewood or act as benches by ...

The proliferation of drift logs on the British Columbia coast over the past century is damaging ecosystems and may be contributing to sharp declines in shorebirds, says a University of Victoria study.