11/8 China rockfish, wild or farmed salmon, avian flu, Manson Bay Forest, 'Galloping Gertie,' week in review

 

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China Rockfish

China Rockfish Sebastes nebulosus
China Rockfish can be found from Kodiak Island, AK to southern California at depths between 3 m (10 ft) and 128 m (420 ft). They are more common however, between British Columbia and central California, at depths greater than 10 m (33 ft). Chinas almost exclusively prefer rocky habitat with high relief and complexity. Interestingly, China Rockfish have also been seen cohabitating with Giant Pacific Octopus in rock crevices. This species is known to have particularly small home ranges while also being territorial. Research conducted off of Vancouver Island showed that they are a relatively sedentary species after they reach adulthood, only moving around 10 m (33ft) from their home. China Rockfish grow up to 45 cm (18 in) in length and 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) in weight, living for up to at least 79 years. (WDFW)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Cheers for some results, boos for others as vote counts come in / Unfortunately, Mother Earth wasn't on the ballot

That piece of salmon in your shopping cart, is it really wild or is it farmed?
Salmon is part of the Pacific Northwest’s culture and diet. Wild-caught salmon are prized, and they cost more. It’s one reason Washington lawmakers passed legislation in 2013 making it unlawful to knowingly mislabel seafood. The law also requires sellers to provide information whether salmon being sold is wild-caught or farm-raised.  Ruby de Luna reports. (KUOW)

'It's devastating:' Abbotsford egg farm kills entire flock after avian flu outbreak
Fifteen flocks, mostly in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, have been infected with the avian flu virus since mid-October. Cheryl Chan reports. (Vancouver Sun)

Conservation group plan to purchase sensitive forest habitat on Cortes Island
This week, a group of conservationists announced their plan to raise money in order to purchase and protect a 14.4 hectare area of sensitive forested wildlife habitat on Cortes Island.  The Nature Trust of British Columbia needs to raise $408,000 in order to attain the area, which is referred to as the Manson Bay Forest. Curtis Blandy reports. (Victoria Buzz)

'Galloping Gertie': Looking back at the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse
Thursday marks the 84th anniversary of when the Tacoma Narrows Bridge infamously collapsed due to strong winds in 1940. The bridge, also commonly referred to as Galloping Gertie, had just opened to the public four months earlier and used to oscillate even as it was being built, according to HistoryLink.org. The site continues to note the bridge was built weaker than its original design in a bid to save money — an ill-fated decision, as it turned out. (KOMO)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 11/8/24: X-ray Friday, Billy's magic, WA wind farm, fish farm worries, BC port lockout, orca deaths.

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Here's your weekend tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  236 AM PST Fri Nov 8 2024    
TODAY  SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft  at 12 seconds. A slight chance of rain early this morning, then a  chance of rain late this morning. Rain this afternoon.  
TONIGHT  E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W  7 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.  
SAT  SW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 14 seconds.  Rain.  
SAT NIGHT  SW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SE after midnight.  Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.  
SUN  SE wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 5 seconds and  W 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.

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