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 • 55 episodes
SSAMN Stream
Latest Episodes
Feather & Fin: The Connection Between Bald Eagles, SRKWs, And Contaminants
Bald eagles are very abundant in the Salish Sea. They are important avian predators of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Eagles, along with other birds of prey, have a long and well-known history with contaminants, like DDT. When ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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52:03
Illuminating The Phenomenon of Bioluminescence In The Salish Sea
Bioluminescent, or "glowing," waters can be seen in the Salish Sea. In fact, there are several local companies that offer bioluminescence kayak tours. The science behind bioluminescent waters is really interesting and surprisingly complex. Amaz...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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34:53
A Global Perspective: Commercial Fishery Interactions & Killer Whales
Killer whales are very intelligent, social, and globally distributed apex predators that sometime interact with commercial fisheries. Although not always, these interactions can result in negative impacts to the whales and the fishing industrie...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:02:48
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
