The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Washington Sea Grant are observing an increase of forage fish and Dungeness crab near the mouth of the Elwha River since the river’s two dams have been demolished. Divers have noted continuous sand deposits in the Elwha nearshore, covering formerly cobble-dominated sub-tidal areas. This has […]
Shannon Miller and John Hagan keep a close eye on the phases of the moon so they can determine the best time of the month to collect samples of pinhead-sized translucent forage fish eggs. “We found that the moon phases may be a potential spawning cue,” Miller said. “There are more eggs around the new […]
The Skagit Valley Herald editorialized about the Skagit River System Cooperative’s effort to rebuild a boat launch and restore the beach near the Tesoro Refinery on March Point. The Skagit River System Cooperative is the natural resources arm of the Swinomish and Sauk-Suiattle tribes. Rehabilitating the beaches of Fidalgo Bay is not just a good […]
The Kitsap Sun published a story about the Kitsap Nearshore Assessment Team. The team is collecting data about the quality of fish and wildlife habitat on the eastern shores of Kitsap County. The Suquamish Tribe’s Paul Dorn has been leading the offshore efforts with beach seine outings with trained volunteers who observe the salmon and […]
North Kitsap Herald: Scientists are turning their focus to a nondescript group of fish as the United States Geological Service moves ahead with its long-term study of Liberty Bay. Beginning Dec. 10, USGS crews will access beaches between Poulsbo’s Oyster Plant Park and Point Bolin to get a clear idea of the existing forage fish […]
