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Jul 20, 2016

Killer whale miscarriages linked to low food supply

New techniques for studying orcas have been credited with breakthroughs in reproductive and developmental research. Drones and hormone-sniffing dogs are helping scientists connect declines in food supply with low birth rates and poor health. Update: The research described in this 2016 article has now been published in the 6/29/17 issue of the journal PLOS ONE.
By Christopher Dunagan
Oct 05, 2011

8. Existing Targets for Puget Sound

This section provides a brief summary of existing targets for Puget Sound including those for species, habitats, water quality, and water quantity. Existing Species Targets In Puget Sound, target reference levels have been assigned to a subset of ecosystem indicators. For indicators meant to inform the PSP Species Goal, it is worth noting that targets have been established p...
Dec 28, 2023

Photographing the 'Creek of Hope'

Longfellow Creek near West Seattle's industrial district still draws spawning salmon despite a century of city development and an onslaught of toxic chemicals. A current exhibit by photographer Tom Reese explores this often-overlooked gem of urban nature.
By Eric Wagner
Aug 29, 2023

A tale of two islands

Were the islands half full of auklets or were they half empty? One scientist offers an insider's view of a newly published study of two Pacific seabird colonies. He says having good data for the paper was key, but finding the right title didn't hurt.
By Eric Wagner
Aug 07, 2024

A new beginning for threatened Chinook

The Stillaguamish River is home to what may be the most imperiled stock of Chinook salmon in all of Puget Sound. What scientists are learning here at the Stillaguamish estuary on Port Susan Bay could help turn the tide for these fish and other salmon around the region. E
By Eric Wagner
Apr 20, 2015

New book focuses on the natural history of the Salish Sea

The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest brings together more than 230 extraordinary images of the Salish Sea. But don't call it a coffee table book. Its lush photos are backed by a serious scientific perspective on this complex and fragile ecosystem.
By Jeff Rice
Sep 09, 2011

Section 4. Evaluation of Potential Indicators for Puget Sound

1. Indicator selection and organization We began our evaluation of indicators by compiling a list of available indicators. To build on previous efforts, we selected indicators from three sources: a 2008 report titled, “Environmental Indicators for the Puget Sound Partnership: A Regional Effort to Select Provisional Indicators (Phase 1);” the PSP Action Agenda; and the 2...
Jun 16, 2022

Placing microphones on orcas offers a point-of-whale perspective on underwater noise

Research on the sounds and feeding behavior of Puget Sound's southern resident orcas is providing new insight into how the whales respond to underwater noise. A recent online conference brought together some of these findings along with discussions on how to reduce the impacts of noise from vessel traffic.
By Christopher Dunagan