Deep Sea Mining
When you think of batteries, you might not immediately think of the bottom of the ocean floor. But in the dark depths of the ocean and in the midst of species that have yet to even be identified, there are these potato-shaped deposits called polymetallic nodules that...The Shrub-Steppe and Sagelands of the Pacific Northwest
Eastern Washington and Oregon might seem dull and barren but these areas are ecologically diverse and beautiful in their own right.
Beavers
This unassuming, semiaquatic rodent is seen as a nuisance by some but in reality, beavers are significant players in the health of ecosystems and are even vital in stopping wildfires. In addition to providing habitat and a source of water, the ponds and wetlands that...Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Visiting Northwest Trek, a 700+ acre park in Washington, is magical. Learn more!
