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| Pacific spiny dogfish shark [NOAA] |
Pacific spiny dogfish shark Squalus suckleyi
Pacific Spiny Dogfish are frequently encountered in shallow bays ranging from the Bering Sea in the north to central Baja California in the south. They are commonly found from 15 to 1244 m (46-4080 ft) but can be encountered much shallower. Caught in the commercial fishery off the outer Washington coast with longline, troll, trawl, and jig handline gear. Also caught by recreational harvesters off the outer Washington coast and in Puget Sound. At 24 months, Pacific Spiny Dogfish have the longest gestation time of any known cartilaginous fish. (WDFW)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Disturbance of Indigenous burial sites is not rare in region
Pacific Northwest Wildfire Tracker
Wildfire potential is tracking above normal through September in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center. Janice Kai Chen reports. (Seattle Times)
Wildfire potential is tracking above normal through September in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center. Janice Kai Chen reports. (Seattle Times)
B.C. researchers discover deadly bacterial disease in wild chinook
For the first time, B.C. researchers have discovered a deadly bacterial disease in wild chinook salmon in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island. The new study, by scientists at UBC and the Pacific Salmon Foundation and published in Scientific Reports, says tenacibaculosis — a bacterial disease that causes lesions and death in fish — was found in 16 per cent of the 99 chinook sampled. Tenacibaculosis has been well documented in farmed Atlantic salmon, but not found in wild-caught Pacific salmon until now, said Emiliano Di Cicco, a fish health researcher with the Pacific Salmon Foundation and lead author of the study. Tiffany Crawford reports. (Vancouver Sun)
Fish and Wildlife Commission probe finds wrongdoing, doesn’t recommend punishment
The monthslong investigation into the Washington state panel found a group of commissioners flouted transparency laws and conflict of interest rules. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard)
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Brothers Nate and Nelson Rouette, longtime sport fishermen who live in Massachusetts, released a juvenile tiger shark in late July after catching it from a beach. The five-foot shark is far more common in warmer, southern waters such as the Caribbean Sea, and scientists said its appearance off Falmouth, Massachusetts, is an indicator of warming seas caused by climate change.Patrick Whittle reports. (Associated Press)
Democracy Watch
For the first time, B.C. researchers have discovered a deadly bacterial disease in wild chinook salmon in the Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island. The new study, by scientists at UBC and the Pacific Salmon Foundation and published in Scientific Reports, says tenacibaculosis — a bacterial disease that causes lesions and death in fish — was found in 16 per cent of the 99 chinook sampled. Tenacibaculosis has been well documented in farmed Atlantic salmon, but not found in wild-caught Pacific salmon until now, said Emiliano Di Cicco, a fish health researcher with the Pacific Salmon Foundation and lead author of the study. Tiffany Crawford reports. (Vancouver Sun)
Fish and Wildlife Commission probe finds wrongdoing, doesn’t recommend punishment
The monthslong investigation into the Washington state panel found a group of commissioners flouted transparency laws and conflict of interest rules. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard)
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Brothers Nate and Nelson Rouette, longtime sport fishermen who live in Massachusetts, released a juvenile tiger shark in late July after catching it from a beach. The five-foot shark is far more common in warmer, southern waters such as the Caribbean Sea, and scientists said its appearance off Falmouth, Massachusetts, is an indicator of warming seas caused by climate change.Patrick Whittle reports. (Associated Press)
Democracy Watch
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
208 PM PDT Mon Aug 3 2026
TUE E wind around 5 kt, backing to NE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind around 5 kt, veering to N around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE E wind around 5 kt, backing to NE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind around 5 kt, veering to N around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
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