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| Marbled Murrelet |
Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus
The marbled murrelet is a small, chubby seabird that has a very short neck. The species historical range included Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington. It is listed as threatened. (FWS)
Today's top story in Salish Current: What to expect after state drought declaration
High fuel costs are testing Washington and Oregon's fishing industry
To find salmon, Oregon fisherman Jesse Coon has to travel miles offshore, searching for dense shoals and burning lots of fuel. Oregon’s commercial troll salmon season opened April 14, but the biggest catches typically arrive later in the summer. It’s still early in the season, and it's hard to know how good the fishing will be. Since the war in Iran began in late February, another factor is compounding that risk. Diesel costs have surged, cutting thousands of dollars from already thin margins. Rachel Miller-Howard reports. (Northwest News Network/KUOW)
B.C. energy minister says Carney making national pipeline deals without involving other provinces
Carney announced a new carbon pricing scheme for Alberta on Friday, which could pave the way for pipeline. Akshay Kulkarni reports. (CBC)
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives. A study released Friday of more than 21,000 rivers worldwide shows they have lost an average of 2.1% of their oxygen since 1985. Seth Borenstein reports. (Associated Press)
Katzie First Nation guardians and partners celebrate restoration of important B.C. marsh
Dikes were installed throughout the Fraser River to pursue agriculture — now, reverting Xwíʔləm̓nəc to its natural state is restoring biodiversity, culture and connection Santana Dreaver reports. (The Narwhal)
To find salmon, Oregon fisherman Jesse Coon has to travel miles offshore, searching for dense shoals and burning lots of fuel. Oregon’s commercial troll salmon season opened April 14, but the biggest catches typically arrive later in the summer. It’s still early in the season, and it's hard to know how good the fishing will be. Since the war in Iran began in late February, another factor is compounding that risk. Diesel costs have surged, cutting thousands of dollars from already thin margins. Rachel Miller-Howard reports. (Northwest News Network/KUOW)
B.C. energy minister says Carney making national pipeline deals without involving other provinces
Carney announced a new carbon pricing scheme for Alberta on Friday, which could pave the way for pipeline. Akshay Kulkarni reports. (CBC)
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives. A study released Friday of more than 21,000 rivers worldwide shows they have lost an average of 2.1% of their oxygen since 1985. Seth Borenstein reports. (Associated Press)
Katzie First Nation guardians and partners celebrate restoration of important B.C. marsh
Dikes were installed throughout the Fraser River to pursue agriculture — now, reverting Xwíʔləm̓nəc to its natural state is restoring biodiversity, culture and connection Santana Dreaver reports. (The Narwhal)
People Usually Get Away With Harming Hawai‘i’s Seals Despite Tourist Case
A Seattle visitor was arrested a week after lobbing a rock at an endangered seal on Maui. But cases involving people killing the seals are rarely prosecuted. Marcel Honoré reports. (Civil Beat)
Whale washed ashore on Whidbey is 19th this year, marks ‘decimation’ of population
On May 13, a deceased 39-foot gray whale washed ashore at West Beach County Park in Oak Harbor around midday. The male is the 19th dead gray whale to wash ashore in the state this year, already surpassing last year’s tragic toll. Marina Blatt reports. (South Whidbey Record)
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast. Geir Moulson and Stephanie Dazio report. (Associated Press)
A Seattle visitor was arrested a week after lobbing a rock at an endangered seal on Maui. But cases involving people killing the seals are rarely prosecuted. Marcel Honoré reports. (Civil Beat)
Whale washed ashore on Whidbey is 19th this year, marks ‘decimation’ of population
On May 13, a deceased 39-foot gray whale washed ashore at West Beach County Park in Oak Harbor around midday. The male is the 19th dead gray whale to wash ashore in the state this year, already surpassing last year’s tragic toll. Marina Blatt reports. (South Whidbey Record)
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast. Geir Moulson and Stephanie Dazio report. (Associated Press)
B.C. approved logging in threatened caribou habitat despite provincial recommendation against it
Southern mountain caribou were listed as threatened in 2003 under Canada's Species at Risk Act. Wolfgang Depner reports. (Canadian Press)
Southern mountain caribou were listed as threatened in 2003 under Canada's Species at Risk Act. Wolfgang Depner reports. (Canadian Press)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 134 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
MON W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds. MON NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 134 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026
MON W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds. MON NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds.
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