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Washington’s kelp forests rely on cool weather and water to thrive
Washington’s kelp forests rely on cool weather and cold water to grow, and are sensitive to changes in climate processes, according to a recent study of the iconic seaweed that grows along the saltwater shorelines of Puget Sound and the… Continue reading
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Dam fascinating: DNR’s nearshore team studying what happens to marine vegetation during and after Elwha River restoration
Just west of Port Angeles, an unprecedented scientific experiment is taking place on a grand scale. Researchers from a variety of disciplines are watching and studying what happens following the removal of the two large dams on the Elwha River.… Continue reading