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Federal
EPA2011 Microbial & nutrient database - Evaluating the ecological health of Puget Sound's pelagic foodweb
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
To evaluate effects of human influence on the health of Puget Sound's pelagic ecosystems, we propose a sampling program across multiple oceanographic basins measuring... -
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Harbor porpoise - Passive acoustic monitoring of harbor porpoises in Puget Sound
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Drs. Marla Holt, Brad Hanson, and Candice Emmons of the NWFSC, along with efforts from the NWFSC dive team (coordinated by Nick Tolimieri), are currently conducting... -
Federal
IGP2010 microbial - Bacterial community profiling at sewage treatment plant outfalls
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Penn Cove (in the Whidbey Basin) is designated as a category 5, 303d impaired water body due to low dissolved oxygen. In addition to runoff from adjacent developed... -
Federal
SRKW acoustic response - Investigating noise effects on the acoustic signals and behavior of Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In this study, vocal compensation is being investigated in Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) calls to determine the degree to which whales can adjust to increased...