10/24 Giant sea cuke, Haida Gwaii invasion, derelict vessels, stormwater, clean energy growth, island annual fee, port director leave, Texas carbon storage

 Giant sea cucumber [Sea Grant]

Giant sea cucumber Parastichopus californicus
The California sea cucumber, also known as the giant California sea cucumber, is a sea cucumber that can be found from the Gulf of Alaska to Baja California. It is found from the low intertidal zone to a depth of 250 m. They are most abundant in areas with moderate current with cobbles, boulders or bedrock. (Wikipedia)

‘Crabs everywhere’: off Canada’s Pacific coast, Indigenous Haida fight a host of invasive species
The unique wildlife of Haida Gwaii’s 150 islands is under attack by invasive crabs, rats and deer – echoing how local people also became vulnerable to outside forces. Leyland Cecco reports. (The Guardian)

Northwest sinks millions into derelict vessel removal on region’s waterways
Leaking fuel and other toxins from hundreds of abandoned ships in Oregon and Washington pose serious environmental risks. Tom Banse reports.(Washington State Standard)

Stormwater volunteers find success in hunt for pollution
Small groups of volunteers wielding plastic tubes and water testing devices are on the hunt for stormwater pollution. Three years after the start of a small monitoring program based in Anacortes, the project’s data has propelled several investigations and cleanups of pollutants. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

With growth in clean energy 'unstoppable,' fossil fuels will peak by 2030, energy agency says
IEA says nearly half of world's electricity supply will come from renewable energy by decade's end. Benjamin Shingler reports. (CBC)

San Juan Islands consider annual tourism fee for residents, visitors
San Juan County is seeking public feedback through the end of October on a proposal to implement an annual fee of $10-$15 for bikes, boats and cars. Residents and visitors would be required to purchase the passes, which would fund management and infrastructure improvements needed to address the impacts of more people on the islands, the county said. Vonnai Phair reports. (Seattle Times)

Anacortes port’s executive director placed on paid leave
Anacortes Port Executive Director Dan Worra was placed on administrative leave after a 4–0 at the Port Commission’s regular meeting Oct. 19. Richard Arlin Walker reports. (Salish Current)

Texas Bets Big on Undersea Carbon Storage
The state is doling out offshore leases to oil and gas companies proposing to bury climate-warming carbon dioxide deep beneath the seafloor. But critics worry about leakage, pipeline safety, and the lackluster record of carbon capture technologies. Amal Ahmed reports. (Hakai Magazine)

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Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  351 AM PDT Tue Oct 24 2023   
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH  WEDNESDAY MORNING   
TODAY  W wind to 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Wind waves  2 ft or less. W swell 6 ft at 8 seconds subsiding to 3 ft at  7 seconds. A slight chance of rain this morning then rain in the  morning. Showers and a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.  Patchy fog in the afternoon. 
TONIGHT  E wind 10 to 20 kt becoming NE 15 to 25 kt after  midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 4 ft at 8 seconds.  Showers and a slight chance of tstms in the evening then rain  likely after midnight.

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