Our world is getting hotter. Here in the Salish Sea, we are experiencing warmer water and a rise in marine disease, often caused by pathogens. Chasing down these microscopic villains …
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The Beachcomber Bucket Bag Beachcombing is a sport. Think about it, you’re straining your eyes, battling against your rivals to find the most unique shells, stones, fossils, and glacial-scarred fragments …
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By Brianna King We Pacific Northwest boaters share the local waterways with some of the planet’s most amazing mega-beasts: cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). Our relationship with these animals is …
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Turns out, the solution to microplastics pollution may come down to everyday folks like us, and boaters can lead the charge. What are microplastics, anyway? Microplastics are small plastic pieces …
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West Coast starfish have been holding on for dear life since 2013, fighting to survive a mysterious disease that first appeared off the Olympic Peninsula and resulted in the loss …
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Satellite images from the National Snow and Ice Data Center published December 6, 2017 show a record low amount of extant Arctic ice in the Chukchi Sea for the month …
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My husband and I grew up on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean – I grew up in Oregon, whereas he was born and raised in New Zealand. Although we …
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Like the many summer tourists that visit the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and Alaska, many kinds of animals make their ways to local waters in the warm months. Words: Brianna …
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The month of May, the beginning of peak cruising season, is upon us as we present this British Columbia Marine Park Guide, the latest installment of our annual guide series. …
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I imagine that the predominate species of Puget Sound whale or dolphin that comes to mind would be the charismatic orca. But there’s another group of marine mammals that people …
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This post originally appeared in The Science Times: Marine Biology Professor in San Francisco State University, Dr. Jonathan Stern cited the uncommon fin whale with a scientific name of “Balaenoptera …
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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 …
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