Smaug Point

photo banner of different intertidal species

Smaug Point Biodiversity Survey findings

Smaug Point is located on the central coast of British Columbia, within the Hakai Lúxvbálís Conservancy. This steeply sloping site consists of extremely uneven terrain, containing many deep cracks and folds

panorama of research site

Smaug Point is dominated by consolidated bedrock, and the area surrounding the site is a mixture of consolidated bedrock and boulder fields. The primary coastal orientation of this site is west.

closeup of research site

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2017 and 2025 and will be done bi-annually 2025 onwards. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 22 meters (along shore) x 15 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.

For more information about Smaug Point, please contact Alyssa Gehman (alyssa.gehman@hakai.org).

Last modified: Aug 26, 2025