Victoria astrophysicist Sara Ellison has written a guidebook to snorkelling around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
But she is equally in awe of what lives just a metre or two beneath the surface of nearby marine waters.
“The fact that you could go snorkelling with a critically endangered species, that’s pretty special right?” Each of the 51 locations highlighted features a general description, species present, a “critter list,” photos, its accessibility and tips.Born in Gloucester, England, Ellison credits her grandfather for sparking her fascination with science. Each time she visited, he would leave out books on different subjects.
Along with her love of science, Ellison’s sense of adventure led her to set a goal of visiting the same number of countries as her age. She’s already way ahead, having visited more than 60 by age 49. One thing she likes about snorkelling is that it doesn’t have a “large overhead.” Scuba divers need much more equipment, along with a certification course.
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