by Andrea Merrill | May 31, 2023 | Conservation, Front Page Slider, Marine Life, Ocean
Puffins are an easily recognizable species and because of their iconic looks, are often called parrots of the sea or even sea clowns. These birds live their entire lives near or on the sea in the Northern Hemisphere and technically speaking, there are four species:...
by Andrea Merrill | Jul 13, 2021 | Conservation, Front Page Slider, Marine Life, Ocean
When I think of sea turtles, I think of more tropical waters, like off of the Hawaiian islands or in the Gulf of Mexico. This is for good reason, as sea turtles prefer the warm waters between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south. In the western hemisphere, that area...
by Andrea Merrill | Jul 6, 2021 | Conservation, Front Page Slider, Marine Life, Ocean
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are an iconic marine mammal, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to having complex social structures, deep emotional connections, and incredible intelligence, these mammals are predators that feed on a variety of fish...
by Andrea Merrill | Apr 29, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Marine Life, Ocean
One of the amazing aspects of the Pacific Northwest is our proximity to the Salish Sea and the Pacific Ocean. These bodies of water are home to a myriad of animals, plants, and other forms of life. Orcas, sharks, sea otters, salmon, puffins, some dolphins and...
by Andrea Merrill | Apr 20, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Ocean
This post is from May 2019 and now includes a few updates and new videos! One of my favorite activities as a child was going to visit and interact with tide pools on different beaches. I grew up just a mile away from Bellingham Bay, just a few miles away from Larrabee...
by Andrea Merrill | Jan 29, 2020 | Climate Change, Conservation, Habitats, Ocean
Climate change has affected so many different ecosystems around the world. Wildfires in California and Australia have been made so much worse because of drier conditions. Rising ocean temperatures are causing glaciers to melt and are cooking some salmon. The Great...
