The UW’s Biology Department has a botany greenhouse, full of plants for teaching and research. They even have a specimen of the infamous corpse flower – read more about the greenhouse and what they do here!
Read more »Need a weekend outing? Check out Glacier Basin near Mt Rainier - Seattle Times
Rebuilt in recent summers after a severe 2006 flood, Mount Rainier National Park’s family-friendly Glacier Basin Trail is wide and offers easy hiking to memorable views. Read more about this hike here!
Read more »Salmon shortages leave grizzly bears stressed - New Scientist
Salmon shortages on Canada’s west coast may leave grizzlies there more stressed than the average bear. Read more about this research here.
Read more »Partnership adopts regional priorities and actions to restore the health of Puget Sound - PSP Press Release
Yesterday, the Puget Sound Partnership’s governing board unanimously adopted the 2012 update of the Action Agenda, the region’s blueprint for restoring the health of Puget Sound by 2020. Read more about this important milestone here.
Read more »Ocean Acidification Could Disrupt Marine Food Chains - Ocean Leadership
It must be an OA kind of day… Check out this article from the Consortium on Ocean Leadership on ocean acidification and the effect is has on marine food chains.
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