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Scientists examine the 'time of emergence' for climate change in Puget Sound

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Climate change, like politics, is local. "At least that is how you have to look at the impacts," says Encyclopedia of Puget Sound topic editor Amy Snover. Snover is the Director of the Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington and has been conducting research on the expected 'time of emergence' for climate change in the Puget Sound region.

Climate change, like politics, is local. "At least that is how you have to look at the impacts," says Encyclopedia of Puget Sound topic editor Amy Snover. Snover is the Director of the Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington and has been conducting research on the expected 'time of emergence' for climate change in the Puget Sound region.

New research identifies 'time of emergence' of climate change impacts

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When can we expect to see the full impacts of climate change in Puget Sound, and what will those be? EoPS topic editor Amy Snover will present new research in a talk tomorrow (November 19th) at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her presentation is from 2-3:30 at the UWT Research Commons, 3rd Floor Tioga Library Building (TLB) 1907 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma.

When can we expect to see the full impacts of climate change in Puget Sound, and what will those be? EoPS topic editor Amy Snover will present new research in a talk tomorrow (November 19th) at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her presentation is from 2-3:30 at the UWT Research Commons, 3rd Floor Tioga Library Building (TLB) 1907 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma.

Research scientist opportunity

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The University of Washington Puget Sound Insti­tute is seek­ing a highly-motivated full-time research sci­en­tist to ana­lyze and syn­the­size, and help design a com­mu­ni­ca­tion plan for, the results of 30–35 research projects con­ducted over the last 4 years focused on recov­ery and pro­tec­tion of the nearshore and marine envi­ron­ments of Puget Sound. This is an 8-month project, and we are seek­ing a PhD-level indi­vid­ual with a back­ground in aquatic ecol­ogy, and con­nect­ing sci­ence to pol­icy; famil­iar­ity with the Puget Sound region is a plus.

The University of Washington Puget Sound Insti­tute is seek­ing a highly-motivated full-time research sci­en­tist to ana­lyze and syn­the­size, and help design a com­mu­ni­ca­tion plan for, the results of 30–35 research projects con­ducted over the last 4 years focused on recov­ery and pro­tec­tion of the nearshore and marine envi­ron­ments of Puget Sound. This is an 8-month project, and we are seek­ing a PhD-level indi­vid­ual with a back­ground in aquatic ecol­ogy, and con­nect­ing sci­ence to pol­icy; famil­iar­ity with the Puget Sound region is a plus.

Toxics building up in Puget Sound auklets

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A study this month by NOAA shows a disturbing trend among Puget Sound seabirds. Persistent organic pollutants like flame retardants and PCBs continue to find their way into the marine food chain and are showing up in high concentrations in rhinoceros auklets and other birds in Washington, especially those birds that feed near the waters of Puget Sound.

A study this month by NOAA shows a disturbing trend among Puget Sound seabirds. Persistent organic pollutants like flame retardants and PCBs continue to find their way into the marine food chain and are showing up in high concentrations in rhinoceros auklets and other birds in Washington, especially those birds that feed near the waters of Puget Sound.

Call for applications to the Puget Sound Science Panel

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The Puget Sound Partnership is accepting applications for appointment to the Puget Sound Science Panel as the terms of four panel members expire in November. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on October 27th.

Read more about the application process.

The Puget Sound Partnership is accepting applications for appointment to the Puget Sound Science Panel as the terms of four panel members expire in November. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on October 27th.

Read more about the application process.

Science communication opportunity

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[The application process is now closed.]

The Encyclopedia of Puget Sound is seeking a part-time (~8 hours/week) Editorial Assistant. The position is available now, through December 2014 and possibly beyond. Special consideration will be given to individuals with science writing experience.

Duties will include:

[The application process is now closed.]

The Encyclopedia of Puget Sound is seeking a part-time (~8 hours/week) Editorial Assistant. The position is available now, through December 2014 and possibly beyond. Special consideration will be given to individuals with science writing experience.

Duties will include:

Toxics: Puget Sound’s evolving threat

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Coming soon in Salish Sea Currents: Toxics in Puget Sound first came to the prominent attention of the public in the 1980s, when scientists noticed tumors developing in bottom-dwelling fish near the Duwamish River. Headlines read “don’t eat the fish” and people were shocked to find that what they once idealized as a pristine environment was a dumping ground for industrial chemicals. Now, long after places like the Duwamish and the Foss waterways have become superfund sites, the toxic threat to Puget Sound continues to evolve. 

Coming soon in Salish Sea Currents: Toxics in Puget Sound first came to the prominent attention of the public in the 1980s, when scientists noticed tumors developing in bottom-dwelling fish near the Duwamish River. Headlines read “don’t eat the fish” and people were shocked to find that what they once idealized as a pristine environment was a dumping ground for industrial chemicals. Now, long after places like the Duwamish and the Foss waterways have become superfund sites, the toxic threat to Puget Sound continues to evolve. 

Marine waters 2013 report for Puget Sound now available

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New! The Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program has released its overview of Puget Sound water conditions for 2013. Some highlights: atypical weather may have caused unusual phytoplankton blooms. Surface water (0-50 m) was "warmer than normal from January to June and cooler than normal late in 2013." Shellfish bed closures due to contaminants were at normal levels, but there were no reported illnesses from biotoxins in shellfish. No fish kills from dissolved oxygen were reported in Hood Canal.

New! The Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program has released its overview of Puget Sound water conditions for 2013. Some highlights: atypical weather may have caused unusual phytoplankton blooms. Surface water (0-50 m) was "warmer than normal from January to June and cooler than normal late in 2013." Shellfish bed closures due to contaminants were at normal levels, but there were no reported illnesses from biotoxins in shellfish. No fish kills from dissolved oxygen were reported in Hood Canal.

New in Salish Sea Currents: What is killing young salmon in Puget Sound?

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At one point, dams and habitat destruction had all but wiped out several species of salmon across the Pacific Northwest. But even as billions of dollars in restoration efforts have started to make an impact, scientists in the Salish Sea are noticing a new problem: just offshore, young salmon are dying in large numbers.

At one point, dams and habitat destruction had all but wiped out several species of salmon across the Pacific Northwest. But even as billions of dollars in restoration efforts have started to make an impact, scientists in the Salish Sea are noticing a new problem: just offshore, young salmon are dying in large numbers.

The voice of eelgrass

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Wade out into the shallows of Puget Sound on a warm, sunny day and put your ear close to the water. You might catch the faint, champagne-like bubbling of eelgrass. Take a listen to an underwater recording made at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. A hydrophone captures the sound of oxygen bubbling from eelgrass leaves as the plant absorbs and photosynthesizes the sun's rays.

Wade out into the shallows of Puget Sound on a warm, sunny day and put your ear close to the water. You might catch the faint, champagne-like bubbling of eelgrass. Take a listen to an underwater recording made at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. A hydrophone captures the sound of oxygen bubbling from eelgrass leaves as the plant absorbs and photosynthesizes the sun's rays.

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