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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 • 52 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Tsunamis In The Salish Sea: A Wave of Action To Save Lives
It's no secret the Pacific Northwest is prone to earthquakes and landslides. While thinking about the risk of these events in the Salish Sea, though, what about tsunamis? Tsunamis are a series of waves (potentially up to hundreds of feet in siz...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:06:57
Beavers: The Salish Sea's Engineers
Beavers are truly nature’s "engineers." They create habitat for many species, including salmon. Did you know researchers have discovered beaver populations living in the tidal marshes of the Salish Sea, an environment long considered unsuitable...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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24:47
Specters Of The Salish Sea: A Threat In Bloom?
In the spirit of Halloween, we are leaving a bit of mystery in regards to this episode. You will have to tune in to find out what creature we are going to be discussing. Hint - it is the answer to this riddle: what is translucent, drifts or flo...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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34:13
Kelp-tivating Idea! Kelp Aquaculture In WA State Waters
You may have heard the buzz about macroalgae aquaculture. To name a few of the benefits, kelp and other seaweeds can be grown for food, animal feed, organic fertilizer, biofuels and other sustainable products. In Washington State, kelp aquacult...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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59:24
Harbor Porpoise Identification: Exciting Research With A Porpoise!
Harbor porpoises are very common in the Salish Sea but hard to study. Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) is a research organization taking on this task as they use identification methods to investigate the behavior, ecology, and conservation of t...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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57:09