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NOAA – Phytoplankton of the Northwest US shelf ecosystem

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Almost all life on Earth relies on photosynthetic organisms such as plants and algae for oxygen production. In the Northwest U.S. continental shelf ecosystem, microscopic single-celled algae known as phytoplankton are responsible for nearly all primary production.

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SoundToxins

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Volunteers collect salt water samples using a plankton net. They measure water temperature and salinity, ID phytoplankton, and preserve samples for further analysis. It’s part of a Sound-wide study of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Data is entered into an online database accessible by state health officials for real-time public safety appraisal.

Volunteers in action

Have you ever been on a Puget Sound beach and noticed a ‘beach closed for swimming’ sign? As one of our citizen science projects, PTMSC is a partner in sampling local beaches to make sure they are safe for recreation.

Marine Mammal Stranding Network

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If you found a harbor seal, sea lion, porpoise or whale on the beach what would you do? First, give the animal space and then, call the Marine Mammal Stranding Network hotline! In east Jefferson County, WA, we are the local stranding responders.

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Fort Worden State Park
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA  98368
360-385-5582

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