Solander Island Ecological Reserve, Ecological reserve off Vancouver Island, Canada
Solander Island spans 7.7 hectares and features grass-covered terrain with low-growing vegetation, including salmonberry and hairy goldfields plant species.
The ecological reserve received protection status in 1971, named after Swedish botanist Daniel Carlsson Solander, previously known as Solander Rock and Split Rock.
The island maintains substantial ecological value for numerous bird species, serving as a critical nesting ground for tufted puffins and Leach's storm petrels.
Access to the ecological reserve remains restricted to protect nesting seabird habitats, with Environment Canada maintaining a weather station on the island.
The reserve functions as a seasonal gathering location for marine mammals, including Steller sea lions, California sea lions, and sea otters.
Location: British Columbia
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 50.02840,-127.37700
Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:55
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