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 The Juan de Fuca Eddy ecosystem, affectionately known as "Big Eddy" is the area off the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada and the northwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA.
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 The driving force of this ecosystem is the Juan de Fuca Eddy, a seasonal nutrient-rich circular current that creates one of the most productive ocean ecosystems in North America.
These ocean waters are:
- vital for aboriginal cultures thousands of years old
- one of the most productive fishing grounds in North America
- used for recreation, tourism and shipping
Big Eddy provides an excellent opportunity for international cooperation. A Canada-US partnership in this region will allow for :
- coordination of research
- coordination of management
- coordination of conservation efforts
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