Summary:
- This article discusses a study conducted by researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) that found the biodiversity of Vancouver Island's beaches is declining due to the removal of driftwood.
- The study showed that the presence of driftwood on beaches provides important habitat and shelter for a variety of small organisms, such as insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.
- Removing driftwood from beaches, either intentionally or through natural processes, can disrupt the delicate ecosystem and lead to a decrease in the diversity of species that call these coastal environments home.