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The University of Washington Puget Sound Institute provides analysis, research and communication to advance the science of ecosystem protection.
">Dispatch from the World Seabird Conference in Australia
Last month, PSI staff writer Eric Wagner joined hundreds of scientists from 51 countries to talk about the health of the world’s seabirds. Throughout the conference, the climate crisis loomed large but there were signs of hope in the sheer numbers of dedicated scientists working on seabird protection. By Eric Wagner Seabirds are declining all […]
">Southern resident orca population increases by two; no adult deaths reported in latest census
The southern resident killer whales — those fish-eating orcas that were once tied closely to Puget Sound — have managed to stay somewhat intact, with no deaths among the adult population for more than two years. As I reported this summer, four new calves were reported during the recent census year, ending in July, but […]
">Intergenerational Dialogues Workshop
When: Wednesday, October 28 • 12:30 PM – 3 PM Where: University of Tacoma, Milgard Hall, Rm 110 Tacoma, WA Who should attend: All current UW students are welcome The Pacific Northwest has a rich history of people finding lasting environmental solutions across deep differences. This workshop is about learning from that history firsthand and […]