When beachcombing along the shores of Vancouver Island, you might stumble on shells, beach glass, spare change — and, perhaps most unsettlingly, human feet.

The Vancouver Park Board has paused its plans to launch its own sports league just a few weeks before the massively busy beach volleyball season begins in the city.

Now that warmer temperatures are here and our winter coats are finally stored away, many of us are venturing around Metro Vancouver to take in the water views, colourful gardens and lush forests.

Emerson, the renowned elephant seal, has embarked on quite the adventure recently. Since his first sighting in Sooke in May, Emerson has been moved around five times. Most notably, he was hanging around near the Gorge Waterway in Saanich. Unfortunately, the presence of onlookers became a bit too much for Emerson, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) transported him to the Ucluelet area last week. But it looks like Emerson could not resist the allure of Victoria, and he returned to find solace at Gonzalez Beach. Remarkably, the 225-kilogram seal averaged 34 kilometres per day during his six-day journey, as reported by the DFO. Yet, if onlookers persist in getting too close to — or touching — Emerson, the hefty fellow might find himself relocated once again. During seals’ bi-annual moult, they shed their outer layer of skin and fur, an intense process that requires a safe space. So, if you happen to spot Emerson the famous elephant seal, the DFO urges you to keep your distance.