11/21 Brussels sprout, derailment, kelp forest, trees in climate, First Nations tourism, ferry waits, octopus v sea lion, barge at Sunset Beach, oilsands

Brussels sprout
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Brussels sprout
The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leaf vegetables are typically 1.5–4.0 cm (0.6–1.6 in) in diameter and resemble miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, from which it gained its name. (Wikipedia)

PHOTOS: No injuries after overnight train collision, derailment in Delta
A pair of trains collided and went off the tracks in Delta overnight, (2:30 a.m. Sunday) according to Canada’s Transportation Safety Board.  Two engines and five cars were involved, one of which was an empty tank car and four of which were carrying “freight of all kinds.  (Surrey-Now Leader)

Samish Nation protects 'breathtaking' kelp forests, nearshore habitat
Restoration work by the Samish Indian Nation is addressing the 36% decline in kelp forest acreage in the San Juan archipelago. Richard Arlin Walker reports. (Salish Current)

Study shows climate change vulnerability of trees used for urban forestry in Puget Sound
A study by an Evergreen State College student shows the climate change vulnerability of several trees used for urban forestry in the Puget Sound region. In a presentation to the Tumwater Tree Board on November 13, researcher Amita Devarajan explained that the study looked at how different tree species are projected to tolerate future conditions while assessing the adaptability of trees to climate-related stressors. Jerome Tuaño reports. (JOLT)

First Nations decisions on tourism in B.C. must be respected: minister
'We have to make sure that we are developing a new stream of tourism that's led by Indigenous communities,' says federal tourism minister. Chuck Chiang reports. (Canadian Press)

Prepare for long WA ferry waits over Thanksgiving weekend
Nearly 300,000 people will take a trip on a state ferry over Thanksgiving weekend, and all are likely to encounter a hobbled system and lengthy wait times. Officials with Washington State Ferries warn travelers to pack their patience if their holiday includes crossing Puget Sound and to consider leaving earlier than they may have otherwise. David Kroman reports. (Seattle Times)

Epic battle between octopus and sea lion off Vancouver Island captured on video
The ocean battle lasted five minutes, just 100 metres from shore. Alanna Kelly reports. (Times Colonist)

Sound familiar? Coast guard vessels scramble to prevent barge grounding at Vancouver's Sunset Beach
Incident happened almost 2 years to the day after 'Barge on the Beach' became grounded at same location, Chad Pawson reports. (CBC)

A dizzying bird’s-eye view of Alberta’s oilsands
It’s the largest bitumen deposit in the world. Mining there is visible from space. And for many Canadians, the oilsands are still completely unseen. Amber Bracken and Drew Anderson report. (The Narwhal)

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Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  205 AM PST Tue Nov 21 2023    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT    
TODAY  SE wind 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell  9 ft at 15 seconds building to 12 ft at 14 seconds in the  afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.  
TONIGHT  W wind to 10 kt becoming NW after midnight. Wind waves  2 ft or less. W swell 10 ft at 13 seconds. Rain in the evening  then a slight chance of rain after midnight.

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