Golden dironas are living proof that you can find otherworldly biodiversity right off our docks! If you ever need inspiration to come out of your shell, turn to these spectacular local nudibranchs that trade their shell early in life for a radiant array of flame-like spikes that ward off predators.

If you've spent time on the docks of Prince Rupert, you've probably already seen this flowery species. The feathery tufts swaying below the waterline are Northern feather duster worms (Eudistylia vancouveri)! They are one of the most common species along the docks around Kaien Island, and they play an essential part in helping dockside biodiversity thrive.