6/11 Pill-bug, Seattle seawall, Pebble Mine, border closure, Tokitae, Skagit sockeye, SeaTimes furloughs

Pill-bugs

Pill-bug Armadillidium vulgare
Armadillidium vulgare is capable of rolling into a ball when disturbed; this ability, along with its general appearance, gives it the name pill-bug. The native distribution of A. vulgare ranges across Europe, especially in the Mediterranean Basin. A. vulgare has also been introduced to many locations in North America;  it is now one of the most abundant invertebrate species in California coastal grassland habitats. (Wikipedia)

New Seattle seawall improves migratory pathway for young salmon
Nobody with an understanding of marine life would describe Seattle’s downtown shoreline as a thriving ecosystem. More than a hundred years of city development have left its tidelands covered in fill, flanked with concrete and overshadowed by industrial piers. Yet salmon habitat seems to be improving there, scientists say, thanks to new features installed during replacement of the downtown seawall. Chris Dunagan reports. (Puget Sound Institute)

As the Pebble Mine Nears a Decision, Questions Surround its Environmental Review
Documents unveiled by a Freedom of Information Act request show agencies’ behind-the-scenes critiques of the proposed Pebble Mine. Ashley Braun reports. (Hakai Magazine)

Canada-U.S. border closure to be extended beyond June 21, sources say
The Canada-U.S. border closure to all non-essential traffic will be extended beyond the June 21 date set last month, sources tell CBC News.  Sources with direct knowledge of the situation have confirmed to CBC News that Canada and the United States are holding talks about extending the border restrictions but the agreement has yet to be signed. Katie Simpson and Peter Zimonjic report. (CBC)

Lummi Nation’s new fight to bring orca Tokitae home
It's been 50 years since the southern resident orca Tokitae was taken from her family in the Salish Sea and became known as Lolita, a main attraction at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida. "We don't recognize her name as Lolita. That's a showgirl name placed upon her by her slave members," said Sit Ki Kadem (Doug James), a part of Lummi Nation. "No one should have to spend 50 years in captivity," says Tah-Mas (Ellie Kinley). After unsuccessful attempts to bring her home, two tribal members of Lummi Nation, Tah-Mas and Squil-le-hel-le announced a new partnership with a nonprofit environmental law organization called Earth Law Center. (KCPQ)

Skagit River closing to sockeye fishing
There will be no fishing for sockeye salmon this season on the Skagit River. Fishery managers for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife made the decision to close sockeye fishing on the Skagit beginning Tuesday, June 16, and continuing until July 15 due to low projected returns...With an expected return of as many as 13,242 or as few as 8,056, forecasted returns of wild Skagit sockeye are the lowest encountered in the last five years, potentially falling below even fishery manager's broodstock goals. Vince Richardson reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)


Seattle Times Newspaper Guild members face 10-week furlough
On June 9, the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild wrote: "Seattle Times employees were notified last week they will have their hours reduced later this month in response to the loss of advertising revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. The company has instructed members of our union, the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild, to take unpaid days over a 10-week period, with specifics varying by department. We are grateful the SharedWork program is available in Washington state to allow workers to collect unemployment benefits for these days."



Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  229 AM PDT Thu Jun 11 2020   
TODAY  W wind to 10 kt becoming 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 6 ft at 10 seconds. A slight  chance of showers in the morning then a chance of showers in the  afternoon. 
TONIGHT  NW wind 5 to 15 kt in the evening becoming light. Wind  waves 2 ft or less. W swell 6 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of  showers.




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