Be Whale Wise as Seasonal Changes Bring Extra Challenges to Resident Killer Whales
The seasons are changing, and as the summer Chinook salmon runs wane in the Salish Sea, Southern Resident Killer Whales typically begin to travel further south in Puget Sound in search of prey. A study compiling 10 years’…
With Busy Boating Season Ahead, Make Sure to Take Care of Your Own ‘Backyard’
If Covid-19 has taught Pacific Northwest boaters anything, it's the value of exploring our own backyards — especially the San Juan Islands. As the high season of recreational boating kicks into gear throughout the Pacific…
USCG Patrolling San Juans, Encouraging Boaters to Be Whale Wise
The Coast Guard is Reminding PNW Boaters to be Aware, Conscientious, and Informed The Coast Guard is encouraging all mariners to be vigilant on the water, and to follow all rules and regulations protecting our Pacific…