7/28 Red delicious, kelp survey, cruise-ship slowdown, gray whales, Meta and Google, week in review

Red Delicious

Red Delicious is a type of apple with a red exterior and sweet taste that was first recognized in Madison County, Iowa, in 1872. Today, the name Red Delicious comprises more than 50 cultivars. It was the most produced cultivar in the United States from 1968 to 2018, when it was surpassed by Gala. Wikipedia

The forest under the surface of Puget Sound is declining. This team seeks clues as to why
Heidi Wilken looks out from her crew’s small motorboat to the rocky shore of Owen Beach, watching as they float beyond a nearby fallen tree...Today, her work begins 30 feet underwater. Wilken is the lead dive safety officer at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and this summer, she’s working with her team to complete their first kelp surveys at two new sites in Tacoma. Olivia Palmer reports. (Tacoma News Tribune) 

Cruise-ship slowdowns mean shorter passenger stays
A new regulation requiring ships to slow down to reduce their carbon emissions means cruise-ship passengers are spending less time in Victoria. Louise Dickson reports. (Times Colonist)

West Coast gray whale population still declining, but begins to show signs of recovery
The North Pacific gray whale population is down 46% in the last seven years, but healthier mothers and more calves could be signs of a rebound. Alex Baumhardt reports. (Washington State Standard)

Staring Down Meta and Google: Newsrooms Weigh the Threats
A report from the trenches on the Online News Act and what a backlash ban on Canadian news could mean. Sarah Krichel reports. (The Tyee)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 7/28/23: Duchamp!, climate planning, glacier blood, WA drought, hot water dams, BC Ferries, Billy's ship, AK crab fishery, gray whales.

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Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  252 AM PDT Fri Jul 28 2023   
TODAY  W wind to 10 kt rising to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. W  swell 2 ft at 6 seconds. 
TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 20 kt easing to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 1 to 3 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less after midnight. W  swell 2 ft at 6 seconds. 
SAT  W wind to 10 kt rising to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 1 to 3 ft in the afternoon. W  swell 3 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of rain. 
SAT NIGHT  W wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 5 to 15 kt after  midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 2 ft or less after  midnight. W swell 3 ft at 8 seconds. 
SUN  SW wind to 10 kt becoming W 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon. W  swell 2 ft at 7 seconds.

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