The Great Bear Sea: A Thriving Marine System Essential for Our Coastal Economy
![Klemtu village and wharf seen from the ocean, Swindle Island, British Columbia](https://strongcoast.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DDTK9N-1024x683.jpg)
The Great Bear Sea is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet and a true British Columbian treasure. Unfortunately, its marine abundance has been a magnet for industrial extraction, which has damaged marine habitats and left many species, from ancient sponge glass reefs to salmon, at risk.
The Douglas Channel
![a humpback whale breaching in BC](https://strongcoast.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/douglas-channel-1024x573.jpg)
The Douglas Channel, nestled in the central coast of BC, is one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems of the province.