These little guys are very cute, with a huge head covering about 60% of their body. They also have a long snout, beautiful patterns and little fins that they hop around on, while letting out little grunts.Always a pleasure finding one of these little...

Support PNW Samson's YouTube channel by purchasing a custom made American Apparel Shirt! Sizes Small through Extra large and 3 colors to choose from. Aqua Black, Heather lieutenant and Heather black. These shirts are not for profit! 3.7 oz.(US) 6 oz.(CA), 50/50 combed ringspun...

This is a truly unique fish, growing to a length of 8ft, the Wolfeel is not actually an eel. The deciding factor is its pectoral fins which regular eels do not have. Despite it’s large size and aggressive features the Wolfeel is a rather...

These grumpy fish are quite solitary and love to extend their dorsal fin spikes to tell you they they’re not putting up with your bubble blowing nonsense. I love these moody and temperamental rockfish! Cut to shape with white border. Rough sizing = 5”...

Freediving British Columbia Shirts made by PNW Samson. These shirts are designed by @getting_salty_ and printed locally in Vancouver. Sizes Small through Extra Large and 4 colors to choose from, White, Heather Forest, Heather Black, and Black. All profits are donated to local ocean conservation.  3.7...

This scarlet beauty is a nomadic fish. As it roams between reefs, it can be found in small schools or pairs but is usually a solitary fish. They can be spotted all along the Pacific Northwest coast from Baja to Alaska, ranging at depths...

The Yelloweye Rockfish, also locally known as the “red snapper”, is one of the largest members of the rockfish family. They are typically found in deeper rocky bottomed areas, some have even been found at depths of 475m! These large fish tend to live...

These beautiful and territorial fish are not the most common sight to see but they are stunning. Deep black and vibrant yellow patterns make them quite a show stopper. Cut to shape with white border. Rough sizing = 5” x 5” These stickers are...

The Giant Red Sea Cucumber is one of the largest sea cucumber species. Found in waters from Alaska to California and living in depths up to 250m. This beautiful beast is a common but iconic sight in our local waters. Long, red and covered...

The very first guidebook written just for snorkellers exploring these unique ecosystems. The chilly waters surrounding Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are rich in colourful and diverse marine life. Scuba divers have long been aware of this submarine cornucopia, and Jacques Cousteau himself...

The Bluntnose Sixgill shark is a common deep water shark, with a nickname of “cow shark”. Growing to a length of 20ft and weighing 1,300lbs, it is also one of the largest sharks that feed on prey rather than plankton. Though sluggish in nature,...

The waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most unique and diverse marine creatures in the world, including rockfishes, greenlings and, of course, salmon. This full-colour brochure is packed with information on seventy-eight "must-have" common fishes of the Pacific Northwest. A...

These goofy sea puppies are a handful. Playful and ever inquisitive they love to interact with divers, from dog piles, pulling on anything shiny to even testing their mouth size on the top of your head. Love them. Cut to shape with white border....

This Aeolid Nudibranch or sea slug is a cute little predator feeding on hydroids, crustacea, polychaete worms and even other nudibranchs. If you see one out on a dive, chances are, there are many more waiting to be spotted. Cut to shape with white...

Now you can use your iPhone as both an underwater camera and dive computer! The patent-pending Oceanic+ Dive Housing allows you to take great photos with automatic color-correction on your iPhone when diving or during any water adventure. With the Oceanic+ app and Dive...

Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer, Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labelled sketches.Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location...

A rare and rather reclusive fish. Though visually striking with a pale white accompanied by bold red stripes and pink face. These fish can grow to be the largest of the rockfish species some reaching ages of +160 years. Cut to shape with white...

These sharks are awesome. They can grow up to 51” and live for up to 100 years!! The Pacific Spiny Dogfish pose no real threat to humans but they do have a secret weapon; a venomous spine on the front on each dorsal fin....

Rick Harbo, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading marine writers and photographers, is back with a new addition to Harbour Publishing’s popular series of pocket-sized field guides. A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea includes the most commonly observed...

Crabs can be found in abundance along the shorelines from Oregon to BC, burrowed under sand, soil and rocks. Keep this portable field guide handy on trips to the seashore to identify over forty species of crabs and hermit crabs in all shapes and...