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Blackeye Goby Rhinogobiops nicholsii
The Blackeye Goby is found through the Pacific coasts of the US and Canada including southern California to British Columbia, and is present but uncommon near Alaska. They are typically between 1-4 inches and can grow to a maximum size of 6 inches. Blackeye Gobies are found on sandy areas near rocky outcroppings or structures like docks. They like to make dens in sand or silt, or they may occupy crevices or submerged objects like bottles, jars, or tires. (REEF)
Today's top story in Salish Current: A protest in pictures: Whatcom County says ‘No Kings’
What does Bill C-39 mean for First Nations? Senators question Carney government
The controversial bill reshapes how Indigenous communities weigh in on major mining, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in Canada — and shortens timelines for environmental review. Carl Meyer reports. (The Narwhal)
B.C. election casts uncertainty over future of Indigenous protected area
Dene Kʼéh Kusān, a massive proposed protected area in Kaska territory, would bring the province closer to the BC NDP's conservation goals. But a change in government could mean a change in priorities. Cameron Fenton reports. (The Narwhal)
The controversial bill reshapes how Indigenous communities weigh in on major mining, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in Canada — and shortens timelines for environmental review. Carl Meyer reports. (The Narwhal)
B.C. election casts uncertainty over future of Indigenous protected area
Dene Kʼéh Kusān, a massive proposed protected area in Kaska territory, would bring the province closer to the BC NDP's conservation goals. But a change in government could mean a change in priorities. Cameron Fenton reports. (The Narwhal)
Trump administration moves to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters
Sport hunters will be able to bait bears in Alaska national preserves, under a final rule the Trump administration announced on Friday. Bear baiting, which involves use of food stockpiles to attract bears that are then killed and harvested, is a controversial practice. The rule, proposed in March, overturns bans by the Biden and Obama administrations of the practice within National Park Service units. Yereth Rosen reports. (Washington State Standard) /
WWU artists and scientists collaborate to provoke dialogue on climate change
A 6-foot beautiful but broken sea star ravaged by wasting disease. A contour map overlaid with poetic riffs on geologic time. Photographs of neon rectangles illuminating a dense forest to highlight the effects of forest fire. A jewel box installation of a kelp forest. An everyday business suit crafted from a silver emergency wildfire shelter. The artwork in “Surge: A Geography of Flow” at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner comes out of a collaboration between visual artists and climate scientists exploring how art can spark conversations about climate change’s impact on the landscape. Jennifer Nerad reports. (WWU News)
For thousands of workers, lifelong time-zone math will go out the window when B.C. stops changing clocks
Federal employees among many facing schedule changes as B.C. moves to permanent daylight time Nov. 1. Rhianna Schmunk reports. (CBC)
Humpback whale struck by BC Ferries vessel near Sunshine Coast, researchers fear collision was fatal
BC Ferries confirmed the Queen of Surrey was travelling between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale when it collided with the whale in waters south of Grace Island. Jeff Lawrence reports. (CHEK)
Sympathy for the Digger
Tom Cruise’s oil tycoon blames climate change on consumers. I don’t entirely disagree. Nathan Gilles writes. (Columbia Insight)
Democracy Watch
Sport hunters will be able to bait bears in Alaska national preserves, under a final rule the Trump administration announced on Friday. Bear baiting, which involves use of food stockpiles to attract bears that are then killed and harvested, is a controversial practice. The rule, proposed in March, overturns bans by the Biden and Obama administrations of the practice within National Park Service units. Yereth Rosen reports. (Washington State Standard) /
WWU artists and scientists collaborate to provoke dialogue on climate change
A 6-foot beautiful but broken sea star ravaged by wasting disease. A contour map overlaid with poetic riffs on geologic time. Photographs of neon rectangles illuminating a dense forest to highlight the effects of forest fire. A jewel box installation of a kelp forest. An everyday business suit crafted from a silver emergency wildfire shelter. The artwork in “Surge: A Geography of Flow” at the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner comes out of a collaboration between visual artists and climate scientists exploring how art can spark conversations about climate change’s impact on the landscape. Jennifer Nerad reports. (WWU News)
For thousands of workers, lifelong time-zone math will go out the window when B.C. stops changing clocks
Federal employees among many facing schedule changes as B.C. moves to permanent daylight time Nov. 1. Rhianna Schmunk reports. (CBC)
Humpback whale struck by BC Ferries vessel near Sunshine Coast, researchers fear collision was fatal
BC Ferries confirmed the Queen of Surrey was travelling between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale when it collided with the whale in waters south of Grace Island. Jeff Lawrence reports. (CHEK)
Sympathy for the Digger
Tom Cruise’s oil tycoon blames climate change on consumers. I don’t entirely disagree. Nathan Gilles writes. (Columbia Insight)
Democracy Watch
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 204 PM PDT Mon Oct 19 2026
TUE E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE NIGHT E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 204 PM PDT Mon Oct 19 2026
TUE E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE NIGHT E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds.
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