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| Moon Jellies [Aquarium of the Pacific] |
Moon Jellies Aurelia labiata
Swarms of jellies have been seen more frequently in Puget Sound over the
past several decades, and some biologists speculate these fast-growing
jellyfish will do especially well in the warmer oceans of the future.
Moon jellies are unique among the various jellyfish species inhabiting
Puget Sound in that they form vast blooms. When populations spike, they
can take over a single bay — creating a dramatic sight. (UW
Oceanography)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Environment takes back seat in San Juan priorities, say former county employees
Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., gets greenlight for expansion
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River, saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits. The province says the project could generate 6,200 full-time-equivalent years of employment during construction and 100 permanent jobs, and contribute up to $1.7 billion to provincial GDP during construction. (Canadian Press)
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River, saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits. The province says the project could generate 6,200 full-time-equivalent years of employment during construction and 100 permanent jobs, and contribute up to $1.7 billion to provincial GDP during construction. (Canadian Press)
Battery facility proposed north of Ferndale in PSE push for renewables
Oregon-based energy company GridStor has proposed a 100-megawatt, 7-acre enclosure of lithium-ion batteries on a 27-acre lot in Custer, north of Ferndale. Energy storage projects have been solicited by Puget Sound Energy in response to the major demand for electricity expected in the coming years. Julia Tillman reports. (CDN)
WWU’s new research vessel will be built from scratch to meet school’s needs
Western Washington University will soon be in possession of a new, custom-built research vessel, thanks to $1.03 million in federal funding that was approved Sept. 4. The vessel will be built and designed from scratch because there are a lot of specific tasks the university needs it to complete. Jack Belcher reports. (Bellingham Herald)
Day and night get equal billing on Tuesday. A guide to the fall equinox
The fall equinox is Tuesday, when light and darkness split the day evenly. It marks the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. (Associated Press)
Democracy Watch
- Trump administration’s WA voter roll lawsuit dismissed (Washington State Standard)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 PM PDT Tue Sep 22 2026
WED
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at
11 seconds.
WED NIGHT NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds.
WED NIGHT NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds.
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