12/1 Christmas anemone, Snake R dam removal?, humpback show, sea snail survival, SS Dix, week in review

 Christmas anemone [Mary Jo Adams]

Christmas anemone  Urticina crassicornis
This is a relatively large anemone. Its open crown of tentacles may be 10 inches across. The stalk may be solid red, cream, or brown or it may be blotched olive green and red. The tentacles are thick and blunt with bands of color. Watch for it low in the intertidal in protected areas such as under rock ledges. This anemone is a nonselective predator and may live for 80 years. It was formerly named Tealia crassicornis.(Mary Jo Adams/Sound Water Stewards)

Feds consider removing Snake River dams in leaked agreement with plaintiffs in lawsuit
The Biden administration and federal agencies are prepared to remove four lower Snake River dams to save imperiled salmon species, according to a leaked proposal among parties in a federal lawsuit and the administration’s environmental council. Republican representatives in the Northwest, as well as some electric utilities, are not pleased about the proposed agreement. Alex Baumhardt reports. (Washington State Standard)

If you like to watch: Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers
A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in they bay just beyond the city’s downtown area. The whale has been spotted for the last three days swimming around Elliott Bay. But on Thursday, the whale breached for about 40 minutes, also performing several pectoral fin slaps and dives. Manuel Valdez reports. (Associated Press)

Discovery Island Sea Snail Species Threatened By Warming Oceans
A new study found that a species of sea snails found on the beaches of Cortes, Quadra and neighbouring Discovery islands is already experiencing ocean temperatures beyond their comfort zone. According to a UBC press release, oysters will survive as the oceans warm up, but the Nucella lamellosa might not. Roy Hales reports. (Cortes Currents)

Local explorers believe they've found Puget Sound's deadliest shipwreck
In 1906, the Steamship Dix was shuttling passengers from Colman Dock to Port Blakely when it crossed the path of the SS Jeanie. After the SS Jeanie rolled the SS Dix, the latter's passengers scrambled for safety, with dozens tragically sinking aboard the vessel. More than 100 years later, local shipwreck enthusiasts believe they've found the steamer's resting place in Elliott Bay. Libby Denkmann and Alec Cowan report. (KUOW)

Salish Sea News Week in Review 12/1/23: Rosa Parks Friday!, toxic hot spots, BC herring fishery, king tides, amazing eelgrass, "America the Beautiful Challenge," threatened wolverines, Stanley Park trees, Snake R dams removal?

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Now, your weekend tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  248 AM PST Fri Dec 1 2023    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT  
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY  AFTERNOON    
TODAY  W wind 20 to 30 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 6 ft at 12 seconds  building to 13 ft at 11 seconds in the afternoon. Rain likely in  the morning then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.  
TONIGHT  SW wind 15 to 25 kt rising to 30 to 40 kt after  midnight. Combined seas 13 to 14 ft with a dominant period of  13 seconds. Showers and a slight chance of tstms.  
SAT  W wind 30 to 40 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon.  Combined seas 14 to 15 ft with a dominant period of 15 seconds.  Showers and a slight chance of tstms in the morning then rain in  the afternoon.  
SAT NIGHT  SW wind to 10 kt becoming SE 15 to 25 kt after  midnight. Wind waves 1 ft or less building to 2 to 4 ft after  midnight. W swell 12 ft at 15 seconds.  
SUN  SE wind 15 to 25 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Wind  waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 11 ft at 13 seconds.

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