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Anglerfish
The anglerfish are ray-finned fish in the order Lophiiformes.
Both the order's common and scientific name comes from the
characteristic mode of predation, in which a modified dorsal fin
ray acts as a lure for prey (akin to a human angler, and likened
to a crest or "lophos"). The modified fin ray, with the very tip
being the esca and the length of the structure the illicium, is
adapted to attract specific prey items across the families of
anglerfish by using different luring methods. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Beyond the
salmon crisis: Northwest may face broad loss of freshwater
species
Invasive beetle that has wiped out millions of ash trees
confirmed in Washington
One of the most destructive invasive pests in the nation has
arrived in southern Washington, posing a grave threat to ash
trees. State officials confirmed the presence of the emerald ash
borer Wednesday after two people passing through Vancouver spotted
the insect on their windshield in early August. Aspen Ford
reports. (Washington
State Standard)
Shocked, Then Trucked. Why BC Arranges Road Trips for Live Fish
Inside the elaborate effort to haul bull trout around the Site
C dam. ‘Why are we doing this?’ asks an expert. Sarah Cox reports.
(The
Tyee)
Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to
death,' says scientist
Five former chairs of a panel that advises the federal
government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter
highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk
Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of
endangered species in Canada. Brock Wilson reports. (CBC)
The troublesome weed foxtail is putting Washington pet owners
on guard
Foxtail is a tall grass that turns tan in warm, dry weather, and
then drops barbed seeds to the ground. Those seeds can burrow into
a dog’s skin, and in some cases lead to expensive vet bills. Emil
Moffatt reports. (KNKX)
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Environmental
Policies
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against
the state that has led the nation in environmental protections.
Maxine Joselow reports. (NY
Times)
A dramatic osprey rescue, a case of lead poisoning
When an osprey tumbled from its nest above the Columbia River, a
witness sprung into action Michelle Nijhuis reports. (Columbia
Insight)
Salish Sea Trilogy
The Salish Sea Institute will present the Salish Sea Trilogy at
the Pickford Sept. 3 with three films exploring how Indigenous
knowledge and science can work together to ensure a future for
endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. The one-hour screening
will be Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:45 p.m. at the Pickford Saturna
Capital Theater, 105 Grand Avenue. Bellingham. (WWU
News)
Democracy Watch
- The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion (AP)
- Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE (Investigate West)
FRI W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
SAT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
SUN W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds.
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