About this Piece

This acacia cutting board features a humpback, inlaid into a carved design with food safe resin and crushed mussel shells. The back of the board is plain wood, and both surfaces can be used.

The wood has been sealed with a food safe natural finish. This board measures approximately 12” x 7” x 1” and has a handle.

Cleaning instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Condition the wood regularly by wiping with food safe mineral oil and a soft cloth. Not recommended for immersion in water, dishwasher cleaning or storage outdoors.

About Shipping and Currency

This piece will ship from British Columbia, and all prices on the site are in US dollars. Shipping is free for all destinations in Canada or the United States, and no duty is charged on artwork, although local taxes may apply based on your destination.

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About this Species

Giant Pacific Octopus

The Giant Pacific Octopus is adapted to survive in cold, oxygen rich water. These intelligent creatures have amazing camouflage abilities, and the females care intensively for their eggs. The octopus feeds on fish, crabs, shrimp and other marine invertebrates.

Octopus are threatened by climate change and ocean warming, since their copper-based blood does not carry oxygen efficiently, and they are sensitive to changes in oxygenation in the water.

Humpback Whale

Humpback whales are baleen whales that feed on plankton. They migrate huge distances every year, from the warm tropical waters where they breed and nurse their calves, to the cold, nutrient rich waters of BC and Alaska where they feed. Male humpback whales sing complex songs to females during breeding season.

The humpback population is recovering from historical whaling, and many more humpbacks exist in BC’s waters than they did a few decades ago. This increase in humpback whales’ numbers presents new risks for humpbacks, as they are vulnerable to boat collisions and entanglement in fishing gear. MERS has been instrumental in monitoring humpbacks’ numbers by identifying and cataloguing each whale as an individual, and providing boater safety information for avoiding accidents.

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