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- 1Vessel traffic surging through the Salish Sea, analysis finds●New analysis reveals major increase in vessel traffic through the Salish Sea
A new analysis shows a major increase in vessel traffic through the Salish Sea, the waterway between Washington State and British Columbia. The findings point to growing congestion in waters that are home to endangered southern resident orcas and other marine life, raising fresh concerns among conservationists and coastal communities about noise, pollution and ship-strike risks.
- 2Hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spider found in Salish Sea▼Hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spider discovered in the Salish Sea
Scientists have identified a new species of sea spider in the Salish Sea, the waters between Washington State and British Columbia. The creature is described as having hairy legs and red eyes. Sea spiders are marine arthropods found in oceans worldwide, and discoveries of previously unknown species in the region highlight how much of the local marine life remains undocumented.