6/8 Columbine, volcano!, shipping, baitballs, ocean [protection, Indigenous font, John McCoy, Meadowdale Beach, 'blue carbon'

Columbine [Almanac]

Columbine genus Aquilegia
Columbine, genus Aquilegia, is a genus of nearly 100 species of perennial herbaceous plants of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) native to Europe and North America. Several species of columbines and a number of hybrids are cultivated for their attractive flowers. (Brittanica)

If you like to watch: Kīlauea Volcano Live Stream - Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Live view of the eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, from the northwest rim of the caldera, looking east. (USGS)

The Shipping Climate Crunch
We count on goods from around the world. But they come with a price. The global shipping industry is at a turning point that will determine whether it helps or hurts efforts to meet climate change goals, say two University of British Columbia researchers with engineering backgrounds who are studying the issue. Andrew MacLeod reports. (The Tyee)

Baitballs
David B. Williams, “an evangelist for the practice of paying attention,” writes about seeing dozens of gulls swarming over the water, calling and flapping, clearly excited. "Amidst the bird’s diving were seals moving swiftly through the water, periodically popping above the surface. Although I couldn’t see what brought these animals together, I knew what they sought. Below the surface had to be a baitball, or a gathering of fish, most likely herring or sand lance." (Street Smart Naturalist)

Marine Protected Areas, Explained
There’s nuance in how we protect our oceans. While the devil is in the details as to how their goals are met, marine protected areas are created and managed to achieve long-term conservation.  Brian Owens reports. (Hakai Magazine)

A new font for Indigenous languages in B.C. a sign of reconciliation in action
Vanessa Campbell, a Musqueam band member and staff member in its Language and Culture Department, was part of a team from the University of British Columbia that designed a new font which allows characters from the Musqueam language to not only be easily typed on a computer, but to match the formal institutional font used on university documentation and signs. (National Observer)

State Sen. McCoy, who represented Tulalip and tribal causes, dies
John McCoy, 79, served in the state House and Senate for a combined 17 years, fighting for tribal, educational and environmental causes. Kayla J. Dunn reports. (Everett Herald)

Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary Restoration Project wins national and local awards
The Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project was recently awarded both the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s “Innovation in Conservation Award” and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)’s “Vision 2050 Award.” This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and Puget Sound shoreline restoration while making significant improvements to the park. (My Edmonds)

Port of Seattle studying how eelgrass restoration, kelp, oysters could impact water quality
Researchers with the Port of Seattle, Puget Sound Restoration Fund and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are studying the potential impacts of eelgrass restoration and planting kelp on water quality and oyster health. The Port of Seattle says the $275,000 investment aims to "combat climate change by capturing carbon in ocean and nearshore environments, often called 'blue carbon.'" Erica Zucco reports. (KING)

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  343 AM PDT Thu Jun 8 2023   TODAY  W wind 5 to 15 kt rising to 15 to 25 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft building to 5 to 7 ft in the  afternoon. NW swell 2 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming 5 to 15 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 3 ft after midnight. NW  swell 3 ft at 9 seconds.

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