Don’t trip on that scum-covered rock…wait, that’s not a rock, what is that lump? When it’s time to go undercover, no one beats this month’s creature feature, which may have been right under your nose…or foot at the last low tide without ever catching your eye.
Read MoreWith school starting, try to reuse glass jars instead of using ziplock bags. If you already have ziplock bags try to reuse them.
Read MoreFind out what grade 5 students at Tacoma Public School’s Grant Center for the Expressive Arts created after Exploring the Salish Sea with SeaDoc Society’s marine science lessons last spring. Wishing these and all of last year’s Tacoma 5th grade Salish Sea explorers, a happy 6th grade year from Team SeaDoc!
Read MoreWhat marauds the seafloor on 15,000 marching tube feet, consuming nearly everything in its path? This month’s creature feature! No, it isn’t eating this Junior SeaDoctor’s hands alive…or is it?
Read MoreDuring COVID we were not able to use lots reusable items, now that things are slowly going back to normal, let’s keep using our reusable and eco friendly items! You don’t have to be perfect. It’s better to have more people doing the best they can then less people doing it perfectly.
Read MoreWe’ve featured Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Salish Sea before, but did you know there are killer whales in every corner of the one world ocean? Check out just how different they can be in this month’s Creature Feature.
Read MoreInstead of buying popsicles that have plastic wrappers, use a popsicle mold to skip the garbage.
Read MoreS H A R K !!! Oh good! We love sharks, especially the star of this month’s Creature Feature, the Pacific Spiny Dogfish, which will never take a bite out of an unwary Salish Sea explorer. Find out why.
Read MoreSee what one 7 year old girl can do to build hope and healing for the sea she loves.
Read MoreWhat has incredibly complex shells, generates much of the oxygen you breathe, and can turn entire seas turquoise when they bloom? Find out in May’s Creature Feature!
Read MoreChallenge yourself to 30 bags in 30 days. Everyday for a month clean up garbage you see. If you can, post your progress on social media and include: #30days30bags.
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Read MoreWhat fish is nearly as important as salmon to tribes, First Nations, and the whole ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and what does it have in common with a vampire? Find out in the April Creature Feature.
Read MoreWhen shopping, look for reusable, composable, and biodegradable options. Most big box stores are now making the switch to more eco friendly alternatives.
Read MoreWho needs salmon? Killer whales, seals, porpoises, and 134 more species of life, including us and even trees! Anyone helping salmon recover is an instant Salish Sea Hero, and this month’s heroes qualify in 3 ways!
Read MoreWhat dives deep, makes nests with poo, and coughs up fish slurpies for family breakfasts? Find out in this month’s Creature Feature!
Read MoreWhat is 33 feet long that you can smell before you see it? This month’s creature feature! Whale, whale, whale, it’s about time we featured another cetacean. Come meet the minke!
Read More#11 - This New Years have a plastic-free resolution. Whether it be cutting out all plastic or just one part. Everything will help!
#12 - Use plastic-free chewing gum. Most of the gum you love is made with plastic-like polymers. Once you dispose of it it can also be plastic in the ocean.
Read MoreSalish Sea Heroes: Sea Smart Youth Action Teams
Lower mainland British Columbian Salish Sea Heroes are at work in their classrooms, on the beach, and in their own homes to save orcas, sea lions, basking sharks, and leatherback sea turtles, thanks to a super cool sea school called Sea Smart. Find out how!
Read MoreTwinkling lights are appearing all around during the holiday season. Did you know the Salish Sea provides a light show of its own? Meet the mysterious plankton that gets glowing reviews around the globe, Noctiluca scintillans!
Read MoreWhen you package Christmas presents try to use reusable bags or paper bags. For bigger boxer use recyclable paper!
Although it's not always colourful, the earth will thank you.
