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Eccentric sand dollar [Wendy Feltham] |
Eccentric sand dollar Dendraster excentricus
Wendy Feltham points out that last Friday's critter profile of Clypeaster reticulates (Flat sea urchin) was of the Indo-Pacific species. "Our local WA species is the Dendraster excentricus (Eccentric Sand Dollar), which is flatter. When alive, its spiny, tube-like feet are purple, and when dead, its 'test,' or skeleton, is whitish," writes Wendy.
Today's top story in Salish Current: Science denialism and the bright extinction of killer whales
Environmental groups critical of new B.C. government old-growth logging report
The B.C. government has released a report on its progress protecting
old-growth forests, but some First Nations and environmental groups say
the plan released Friday falls short. The report comes three years after
the B.C. government committed to policies to conserve old-growth trees,
and includes updated timelines on protections for old growth. Isaac
Phan Nay reports. (CBC)
Owl Wars: The Battle for Northwest Forests (and Owls)
Have we saved the Northern Spotted Owl yet? Apparently not. But there
may be a better way than shooting the rival owls. The landmark Northwest
Forest Plan, which was widely expected to save the owl, has just turned
30 years old. And yet, right now, because larger, more aggressive
barred owls native to the east coast have been displacing spotted owls
from their old-growth habitat, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
is considering a plan to kill by shotguns barred owls by the thousands
and perhaps hundreds of thousands. Dan Chasan writes. (Post Alley)
Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits
At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers
predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation,
audio from the event revealed. Hiroko Tabuchi reports. (NY Times)
$900M project to create hydrogen plants, refuelling stops in B.C.
H2 Gateway project aims to create 20 fill-up stations for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Canadian Press)
Fly, you die: Northwest bees that fly during mild winter weather less likely to survive until spring
New research out of Washington State University shows colonies of
Northwest bees that fly in warm fall and winter weather are dying more
quickly than they used to. That’s because bees use up their reserves,
and aren’t able to bring nectar or pollen back to the hive. Climate
change could be making those die-outs worse. Anna King reports. (NW Public Broadcasting)
B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities
The relationship with ferry-dependent communities has deteriorated in
the last two years, says a report from the B.C. Ferries Commissioner.
Carla Wilson reports. (Times Colonist)
One of world’s rarest whales sighted off California coast
In an extraordinary sighting, a critically endangered North Pacific
right whale was spotted off the Marin County coast on Friday, thrilling
scientists. One of the rarest whales in the world, only an estimated 30
animals are thought to survive. Lisa M. Krieger reports. (Mercury News)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
222 AM PDT Tue May 28 2024
TODAY
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds.
Rain this morning, then a slight chance of rain early this
afternoon.
TONIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds. A
chance of showers.
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