We had one heck of a day aboard National Geographic Venture as we adventured through a marine provincial park in British Columbia. The morning was spent traversing through mudflats to explore a unique ecosystem in this region. The rising tide added an element of intrigue as we made our way back from our hikes. Our afternoon took advantage of that high tide and featured a Zodiac ride up a river that led to salmon streaming by the boats. Not all the salmon were in the best condition though; many were zombified after giving everything they had to their future offspring. It was interesting to see in person the mantra, “spawn till you die.” Luckily, it is not a sad sight to see the salmon in this stage, because they will continue to contribute to their habitat by feeding the surrounding forest; as their bodies decompose over time they will deposit the nutrients that created them back to the land and trees.