by Andrea Merrill | Apr 20, 2023 | Front Page Slider, Marine Life
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch may be a familiar term to some, especially to those who care about oceans and marine life.
by Andrea Merrill | Mar 31, 2023 | Marine Life
As the oldest captive orca, Tokitae is the last killer whale still alive after being captured in the 1970s from the Salish Sea in Washington and British Columbia.
by Andrea Merrill | Nov 17, 2021 | Front Page Slider, Marine Life
The Pacific Northwest is lucky enough to be home to a truly wide array of animals and one such group is the pinniped. These aquatic animals are primarily marine mammals like seals, sea lions, fur seals, and walruses. In the Salish Sea, we’re lucky enough to have...
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...
