Puget Sound
Puget Sound is critical to our environment, culture, and economy. About two-thirds of the state’s population lives in the Puget Sound region. Our nation’s second largest marine estuary faces a number of challenges related to population growth and development, as well as habitat loss and multiple sources of pollution.
We work in collaboration with a wide range of local and tribal governments, other state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to use the best available science and research to better understand and counter challenges facing Puget Sound.
We are building lasting partnerships, working together, pooling resources, and making smart investments to restore, protect, and preserve the health of Puget Sound, now and for future generations.
May the fourth be with you: the Arctic sand star
The deep-sea-dwelling Arctic sand star may be even more of a hermit than Obe-Wan Kenobi, but that won't keep us from digging into what makes it a force of nature in sediment communities.
Whether you’re a George Lucas superfan or can’t tell a Wookie from a Wampa, you have to admit, Star Wars is a pop culture phenomenon. And doesn’t the Arctic sand star just sound like a creature you would find on the planet Tatooine? Let’s “dig in” and find out what makes this earthly asteroid a force of nature in sediment... Continue reading this blog...
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Justine Asohmbom
Shorelines and Stormwater Education Manager
Justine.Asohmbom@ecy.wa.gov
206-594-0009