SSAMN Stream
Hey, all you naturalists out there! Want to know more about the different marine species living in the Salish Sea? How about the latest research findings with them? All ecosystems are eventually connected. For this reason, in each podcast we will dive in with an expert to talk about topics and facts related to the marine animals that call the Salish Sea home and occasionally include topics of broader relevance. We'll cover topics from the small (plankton) to the large (whales) and everything in-between, including our iconic salmon and orcas! If you have curiosity and wonder about the local marine life that abounds here, then this podcast is for you!
Podcasting since 2021 • 43 episodes
SSAMN Stream
Latest Episodes
Avian Flu In Washington State: The Connection With Caspian Terns & Harbor Seals
Avian Flu or the "Bird" Flu has been in the news a lot lately. What is it really? When did the first outbreak start in Washington State and what is the connection between Caspian Terns and harbor seals? Find out on this exciting episode as Dr. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:42
Recruiting For The Future: Puget Sound Restoration Fund's Pinto Abalone Recovery Efforts
The pinto abalone is a sea snail and is the only abalone species in Washington State waters. This native species has great cultural and ecological significance. Overharvesting likely led to heavy declines in their population numbers. Since thei...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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35:26
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A Toxic Mixture: PAHs And Salish Sea Killer Whales
Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs) and Transient (Bigg's) killer whales roam the waters of the Salish Sea. Being sensitive to their environment, they serve as sentinels to the overall health of the ecosystem. On this episode, Kiah Lee, a g...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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39:55
Ocean Cultures & Wild Cultivation Part 2: Northwest Coast Ecosystems And Indigenous Management Systems
Most North American Indigenous Peoples, have been described as “Hunter-Gatherers,” with the implication that they simply randomly harvested food sources – from salmon and clams to berries, and greens – available to them from the wild. Increasin...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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36:18
Ocean Cultures & Wild Cultivation Part 1: Northwest Coast Ecosystems And Indigenous Management Systems
Most North American Indigenous Peoples, have been described as “Hunter-Gatherers,” with the implication that they simply randomly harvested food sources – from salmon and clams to berries, and greens – available to them from the wild. Increasin...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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33:52
