Since 1992, Pinto Abalone populations have declined over 92%. This species had deep cultural and ecological significance to PNW environments, and is critical to maintaining aquatic environments, inlcuding kelp beds.

Today, we speak to Eileen Bates from Puget Sound Restoration Fund and Kathleen Sowul from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn about the collaborative efforts to save this keystone species.

Side note: the smashing of urchins is unadvised. Even if you really want to. Please drop those hammers.

To learn more about Puget Sound Restoration Fund, visit their website:https://restorationfund.org/

To learn more about WDFW: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/haliotis-kamtschatkana

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Also you should really label all your gear!

Because one never knows when you lose your Underwater Camera in Seattle only for it to travel 800+ miles north to Alaska.

Yes this story is real. And its the story on today's episode.

featuring Ashley from Jade Scuba Adventures!

Check them out on their website https://jadescubaadventures.com/

And for more about Hawaiian efforts to protect sharks

https://forthefishes.org/hawaiisharks/

https://sharkstewards.org/wire-leaders-on-longline-ban-takes-effect-may-31-to-protect-pacific-sharks/

https://oneoceanhawaii.com/blog-one-ocean/2023/9/29/shark-protection-laws-in-hawaii-and-beyond

https://blog.nwf.org/2020/10/native-hawaiian-cultural-practices-are-vital-to-protecting-the-native-species-and-ecosystems-of-hawaii-nei/

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Welcome to a special episode guest starring Formerly Homeless Photographer Matthew Sullivan!

Dive in for an underwater photographer's dream episode… We chat about ideal ISO, what makes an award winning photo, scuba diving spiders, and answer the ultimate question….

Are more megapixels better?

And so much more!

Check out Formerly Homeless Photographer on Instagram

@formerlyhomelessphotographer

And on his website

https://www.9milesnorth.com/

Watch Matthew Sullivan and Alex Mustard on the Underwater Photography Show!

https://www.youtube.com/@UWPhotoShow

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👻 Thanks again to all who participated in our Scuba Boo Scary Story Contest 2024!! 👻

This year was better than ever! We have dry suit failures, photographers' worst nightmares, and even an underwater earthquake!

Congratulations to our winners

Shireen Shipman

@theshiplady

Sage Ono

@sageonophotography

Brandon Huelga

@bhuelga

And thanks for scaring the dry suits off us!

Time to settle in, dim the lights… and get ready for some spooky watery tales

Thanks to our prize donors
Getting Salty, I Love Nudis, and Pacific Northwest Scuba Divers

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Part 2 of our story of the HL Hunley!

Have you heard of the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat?

The HL Hunley was the pride of the Confederate, built to fight the Union’s blockade on the South during the Civil War.

During her time, she took three crews to a watery grave, was raised from the depths by scuba divers, and earned the nickname “The Iron Coffin”.

This is the story of HL Hunley.

Join me for the newest episode of What We Sea, on YouTube, Spotify and all major platforms

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Sources Cited

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CtwGz_ZPILkLkLKqR8mPG2VnRAonYt5cj_bs1aklL5Y/pub

Have you heard of the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat?

The HL Hunley was the pride of the Confederate, built to fight the Union’s blockade on the South during the Civil War.

During her time, she took three crews to a watery grave, was raised from the depths by scuba divers, and earned the nickname “The Iron Coffin”.

This is the story of HL Hunley.

Join me for the newest episode of What We Sea, on YouTube, Spotify and all major platforms

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We now have a YouTube: youtube.com/@thelittlebrrmaid

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In 2007, a severed foot in a running shoe was discovered on Jedediah Island, BC.

A week later, a second foot was found… a foot from a different victim. In the next year, 5 more severed feet would be discovered. At the time of this episode, 21 feet have been discovered across the Salish Sea.

These discoveries have sparked global conspiracies, horror stories, and inspired crime writers in Norway. But what is the truth behind these morbid discoveries?

How did this begin? Where did these feet come from, and will more be found in the future.

British Columbia's Coroner Service Unidentified Human Remains Tracker:

https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1a60c24b82ed41699d8a55338fb11076

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Listen to our episode about the body recovery in⁠

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dVCJvbm87x9YDMDNlkyec?si=9af00e9bae924a7e

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Resources

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We always hear about the worst shark attacks… gruesome encounters with stomach churning details and heartbreaking endings.

Today we go for a lighter tone… and oh buoy, do things get weird.

Join us for the top 5 dumbest shark attacks we could find… everyone survives and we’re all confused but highly entertained.

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Listen to our episode about the body recovery in Langly Harbor:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Pid9jMOfgIb

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