Marine environmental

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced actions to update the limits for toxic pollutants in Washington’s surface waters in an effort to protect water quality. The EPA has approved 45 …

A good East Coast app has made its way to the West Coast, and all our whales will benefit. The Whale Alert app, originally developed to help mariners avoid right whale strikes, has …

Looking for a film to watch this fall? The film Reaching Blue tells the Salish Sea’s environmental story from several different perspectives and offers some hope for the future. From the …

Filmmaker John Gussman caught the last explosion of the last dam on the Elwha River on the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Even though taking down the last of the Glines Canyon …

Amid great controversy, the Australian government has been “culling” sharks following several attacks. Enter Hannah Fraser, “the world’s most celebrated mermaid/underwater model and a dedicated conversationist.” This video shows her …

Yesterday was World Ocean Day. If it’s one thing that everybody should understand, it’s that the health of the world’s oceans is not just something we should keep in mind, …

What is the No Discharge Zone Petition? The Department of Ecology is  considering petitioning the Federal EPA to designate Puget Sound as a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for sewage from …

Environmental writer Christopher Dunagan from the Kitsap Sun is keeping tabs on those keeping tabs on our friends the orcas. Posted originally here. –KH Killer whale researchers are using satellites …

This post from Bill Monroe explains how a very simple Christmas cleanup shift can do a world of good to fish. Does anyone know if there’s a similar program in …

From the Soundings Trade Only blog, by Reagan Haynes. Original post here. Let’s hear your thoughts on this subject.    There was testimony once again on Capitol Hill regarding the …

Boaters working together, how cool is that. This from our friends at Washington Sea Grant By Eric Scigliano, Washington Sea Grant No matter how foul the weather gets, boating season never …

John Gussman’s short video captures the grace, beauty and magic of salmon returning to the de-damned Elwha River. Original link here. -KH Gussman’s comments: With the lower Elwha Dam gone, …