Scientists Tracking Warm Water Reminiscent of the ‘Blob’ in Northeast Pacific
By Aaron Orlowski, SeafoodSource
Scientists are tracking a marine heat wave reminiscent of the one that formed in the northeast Pacific from 2014 to 2016, memorably dubbed the Blob.
The PNW is Going to be a ‘Different Place’: Mount Hood Resorts Grappling with Climate Change
Scientists, meteorologists and ski resort employees all agree: Climate change could have devastating effects on the winter sports industry.
Watch video at KGW8
Arctic Program Research Blog: The Arctic Explorers Green Flash Club
Brendan Smith writes about his experience with JISAO’s Ryan McCabe, the chief scientist onboard the R/V Ocean Starr during the first leg of the NPRB Arctic Program cruise in August 2019.
Read story at NPRB BlogJISAO’s Colleen Hoffman and Sara Sanchez to Present at UW Postdoc Research Symposium
JISAO’s Collen Hoffman is one of 10 UW postdoctoral associates chosen to speak at UW’s Annual Research Symposium on September 20, 2019.
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Century-Old Ship Logs Show How Much Ice the Arctic Has Lost
Old, handwritten logbooks prove computer models are right — the Arctic has lost a frightening amount of sea ice.
See article at Nexus Media News
The Dreaded ‘Blob’ May Be Back in the Pacific Ocean
By Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine
Five years ago, a gigantic cauldron of abnormally warm water in the Pacific Ocean wreaked havoc on marine ecosystems and contributed to drought along the western coast of North America.
Alaska Just Had the Most Ridiculous Summer. That’s a Red Flag for the Planet.
By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent
Alaska’s summer of fire and no ice is smashing records.
Gigantic Heat Anomaly Brewing in The Pacific Threatens a Return of ‘The Blob’
By Carly Cassella, Science Alert
A menacing heatwave is brewing in the Pacific Ocean, and it’s got scientists worrying about the return of ‘the Blob’.
Bond to Speak at Redmond Historical Society Event
Are salmon doomed? Nick Bond will examine this question.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
10:30 am
Redmond Public Safety Center
Are salmon doomed?
A Marine Heat Wave Similar to ‘The Blob’ Has Emerged Off West Coast
Researchers are monitoring a new marine heatwave off the West Coast for effects on the marine ecosystem.
See article at NOAA Fisheries