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.
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A decapod for a decennial: Critter of the Month ages with the grace of a graceful rock crab
In honor of Critter of the Month's tenth birthday, let's explore the world of one of Puget Sound's most graceful ten-legged creatures — the graceful rock crab.
One decade ago, two starry-eyed taxonomists released their first-ever blog post into the world, never imagining what a juggernaut the “Critter of the Month” would become. But our tens of devoted followers might tell you that now, when they are out and about around Puget Sound, they look at the mud a bit more knowingly, maybe even with... Continue reading this blog...
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Justine Asohmbom
Shorelines and Stormwater Education Manager
Justine.Asohmbom@ecy.wa.gov
206-594-0009