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Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams

Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
Diana Opong
Fisherman ordered to pay $646,259 for oil spill off San Juan Island

Washington state officials are ordering a salmon fisherman to pay $646,259 in damages and penalties for spilling diesel fuel into Haro Strait as his commercial fishing boat sank off San Juan Island.
John Ryan

John Ryan
Not-so-fresh water: How to avoid getting poop-sick from Seattle lakes

With the sun blazing and temperatures expected to climb into the low 80s Friday, Seattleites will be eying area lakes and swimming beaches for relief from the heat. But before you take the plunge, it’s important to consider several factors that could prevent you or your furry friends (and pets) from getting sick or worse from bacteria and toxic algae that could be lurking in your favorite swimming hole.
Stephen Howie
Troubled fishing boat successfully raised from sea floor off San Juan Island

Salvage crews have successfully raised a 48-foot fishing boat that had sunk near the northwest tip of San Juan Island.
John Ryan
Extra-low (and high) tides coming to Puget Sound this week

Extra-low tides on Puget Sound May 8 to May 12 bring opportunities to witness sea stars and other colorful creatures along local shorelines.
John Ryan
Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic

‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom Banse
Tom Banse
Orcas are actually not one species, but three

Researchers say that the killer whales deep in the Pacific Ocean should get their own species name. Bigg's killer whales should have their own, too. And the orca we commonly refer to as northern and southern residents should be considered their own species as well.
Paige Browning
Salmon-spilling company ends fight to resume farming at Puget Sound sites

The company behind a massive spill of Atlantic salmon in 2017 has thrown in the towel on its efforts to keep farming fish at two locations in Puget Sound.
John Ryan
Warm-water turtle rescued from Salish Sea after fishermen find her stunned by cold

A loggerhead sea turtle, usually found in warmer waters farther south, was rescued from the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
John Ryan
Why are these killer whales increasingly showing up in the Salish Sea?
Dyer Oxley

John O'Brien

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