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Scientists unable to pinpoint cause of epidemic killing off many starfish elsewhere
The Pacific Northwest boasts the largest diversity and numbers of sea stars on Earth, but by all accounts,…
Adria Magrath
Opinion
Low-tide celebration is a chance to learn about our shorelines
Summer has officially arrived, and along with Fourth of July barbecues and family vacations, it is time for…
Opinion
Low-tide celebration is a chance to learn about our shorelines
Summer has officially arrived, and along with Fourth of July barbecues and family vacations, it is time for…
Opinion
Nudibranchs add wonder to our waters
On a recent rainy weekday, I took advantage of the afternoon’s low tide and visited our intertidal friends…
Opinion
Rain dumps more harmful chemicals into Puget Sound
Now that we’ve entered the rainiest part of the year, I’ve been thinking about how all this water…
Opinion
Creatures of the deep revealed their secrets at recent event
On a recent bright but overcast Saturday, divers explored under the dock in Tramp Harbor, searching for critters…
Opinion
What most know as KVI beach is also a unique and important habitat
Now that spring has finally sprung on our little Island, the Vashon Beach Naturalists have been active with…
Opinion
Tread carefully: Eelgrass is a key to intertidal life
How often have you walked on one of Vashon’s many beaches and seen patches of long slender grass…