9/11 Plumeria, wasting disease, humpbacks, AI wildfires, Elwha timber wale, farm pollution

 Plumeria (Wikipedia)

 Plumeria (Wikipedia)

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Rauvolfioideae, of the family Apocynaceae. Most species are deciduous shrubs or small trees. The genus Plumeria is named in honour of 17th-century French botanist and Catholic monk Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many plant and animal species. The name "frangipani" comes from a fictional 16th-century marquis of the noble Frangipani family in Italy, who created a synthetic plumeria-like perfume. (Wikipedia)

About a decade after an outbreak of disease, researchers find mixed results for sea stars
Almost a decade after a massive outbreak of sea star wasting syndrome, researchers are working to measure sea star populations. Derek Smith, Shannon Point lab manager and a research assistant professor in the marine and coastal science program, said sea star numbers are still low compared to the pre-2014 numbers. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

How the humpback whale made a massive comeback in the Salish Sea
hey are big. They are beautiful. And they are back. The return of the humpback whale to greater numbers than observed in decades is part of a larger revival of marine mammals in the Salish Sea. It is an astonishing sight of life rebounding, with exception of the endangered southern residents orcas. It’s in these conditions the humpbacks have made a spectacular recovery at about 8% a year. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)

How AI is helping detect wildfires in Washington
High-tech fire lookouts are now helping spot wildfires in Washington. This fire season, the state has deployed cameras geared up with artificial intelligence. The Washington Department of Natural Resources has set up 11 stations, consisting of two 360-degree view, ultra-high definition cameras. The cameras, developed by San Francisco-based Pano AI, detect smoke and fire starts within a 15-mile radius. Courtney Flatt reports. (NW News Network)

Contested timber sale advancing
A controversial timber sale near the Elwha River is moving ahead, despite opposition from some local elected officials and environmentalists. On July 26, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened bids for auctioning off the 126-acre “Power Plant” timber sale about 7 miles west of Port Angeles even as environmental groups were trying to challenge the sale in court. Murphy Company of Eugene, Ore., won the contract. Peter Segall reports. (Peninsula Daily News)

Farmers know they create a huge share of Canada’s emissions. Now they’re seriously counting them
Fertilizer, fossil fuels and cows mean farming creates 10% of Canada’s carbon pollution. Measuring it all is a complex and uncertain task. Drew Anderson reports. (The Narwhal)

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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  218 AM PDT Mon Sep 11 2023   
TODAY  W wind to 10 kt becoming 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon.  Wind waves 2 ft or less. SW swell 4 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of  rain in the morning then a slight chance of rain in the  afternoon. 
TONIGHT  W wind 5 to 15 kt becoming E to 10 kt after midnight.  Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 4 ft at 8 seconds. A slight  chance of rain in the evening then a chance of rain after  midnight.

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