Environmental

Pacific Northwest Boaters are utilizing pumpout facilities more and more, and the Washington Sea Grant is playing a big part in that.  From Washington Sea Grant: Washington State Parks-funded pumpout …

Kudos to the Sea Grant Team for keeping Washington at the forefront of environmental protection.–KH  New funding means less pollution and healthier boating in the San Juan Islands and on …

A father and daughter had a close and wonderful encounter with Southern Right Whales in Argentina. The whales clearly didn’t want to hurt them, and in fact I’ve heard of …

They look like they’re having a lot of fun. Wonder if surfers could work the wave this close together.

From our friends at Washington Sea Grant: Avast ye polluters! Washington Sea Grant’s kayakers for clean water will deliver hands-free, spray-free pumpout adapter kits directly to the boaters who need …

Sea stars (aka starfish) are dying in various places up and down the West Coast, and now in Hood Canal. The reason(s) for the decline are not clear, but this …

Amid great controversy, the Australian government has been “culling” sharks following several attacks. Enter Hannah Fraser, “the world’s most celebrated mermaid/underwater model and a dedicated conversationist.” This video shows her …

Yesterday was World Ocean Day. If it’s one thing that everybody should understand, it’s that the health of the world’s oceans is not just something we should keep in mind, …

Chip Hanauer takes on a serious issue with some serious humor, a laser pistol and some kind of plasticky lightsaber. Chip’s standup tour will be commencing shortly. In the meantime, …

Ed. Note: Rational discussion is a wonderful thing, and can even be accomplished online! Some weeks ago, Randy Shuman laid out very clearly the implications of the No Discharge Zone …

Orcas were seen throughout the Puget Sound region yesterday, even in South Sound. Christopher Dunagan has a report on the K-pod meanderings here. This video, filmed by Ed Brooks, edited by …

One hot topic these days is the possibility of Puget Sound becoming a No Discharge Zone. Both the Northwest Marine Trade Association and the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) …