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Hul’q’umi’num and the Salish Sea

Hul'q'umi'num' name:

swakwun

English Name:

loon (general)

Scientific Name:

Gavia immer

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Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

swakwun refers to both fresh-water and salt-water loons.

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Hul'q'umi'num' Name

swakwun

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Bill Seward

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xihwu | red sea urchin

xihwu | red sea urchin

The red sea urchin has long, crowded spines and is the largest sea urchin in British Columbian waters. It occurs in areas similar to those where green sea urchins are found. Red sea urchins also have been harvested for their edible roe.