Nature Now

Climate change in the marine environment, food webs and forage fish, puffins and other seabirds – fitting it all together. Nan Evans, in conversation with Dr. John Piatt of the USGS Alaska Science Center, explores the interconnections and the changing marine ecosystems. (Airdate: March 10, 2021)

Watch Dr. Piatt's lecture: What Can Puffins Tell Us about the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Ecosystems?.

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Nan Evans and Wendy Feltham talk about their experiences as naturalists during this strange last year of the pandemic – adjusting to stay-at-home orders, practicing social distancing, losing opportunities, discovering new ways of learning and sharing, finding new favorite places to explore in our own neighborhoods, and adapting to change. (Airdate: March 3, 2021)

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Mary Robson and Gary Bullock discuss problems birds have with extreme weather conditions, freezing and snow, and other seasonal observations. (Airdate: February 17, 2021)

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Beavers and amphibians respond to winter life, as observed on Fidalgo Island with Bob Jepperson, hosted by Mary Robson. (Airdate: January 13, 2021)

Visit bobjepperson.com.

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Nan Evans talks with Dr. Ron Thom, Staff Scientist Emeritus with the Pacific Northwest National Lab in Sequim, about coastal and estuarine ecosystem restoration and the concept and science of net habitat improvement. (Airdate: January 6, 2021)

Watch Dr. Thom's lecture: What Eelgrass and Other Marine Vegetation Can Tell Us About the Future of Oceans.

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Nan Evans talks with local naturalist Ken Wilson about observing the world around us as a naturalist and Ken’s belief that we as humans, are innately, naturally, neurologically, and genetically wired to be naturalists. We can be fascinated and often excited by observing behaviors, attributes and traits in the natural world – using our sensory experiences in the noticing of patterns and variety in the world around us. (Airdate: June 4, 2020)

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Guest host Kate Dwyer talks with Tim Carpenter of the Seattle Aquarium about the great Pacific Octopus. (Airdate: January 20, 2021)

Online resource for wind readings and forecasts: windfinder.com.

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