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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPECIAL: Orcas spend two months gorging on seals in Washington State
A cluster of eleven transient killer whales spent an unprecedented eight weeks in Washington State’s Hood Canal earlier this spring, gorging themselves on the local harbor seal population, then heading back to sea.
orca • transient • resident • harbor seal • washington state

Nibbles, the Wayward Elephant Seal
Nibbles, a juvenile elephant seal has been attacking other inhabitants at the mouth of the Russian River. Some possible reasons are based in his species' natural history
northern elephant seals • harbor seals • abnormal behavior • rogue • nibbles

In Wadden Sea Seals Protected
Wadden Sea seals not endangered, but get special protection following 1988 die-off. Seals used as monitor of environmental health where contaminant levels are high.
contaminant pollution • impaired immunity • human disturbance • wadden sea seals • ecosystem monitoring

North Iceland's Maritime Marvels
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula

Pescadero, CA Hidden Village North of Santa Cruz
See blue herons at Pescadero Marsh, taste artichoke soup at Duarte's tavern, hike a beach trail, visit a farm to buy goat cheese, see tidepools or stay in a lighthouse.
pescadero • beaches • pigeon point lighthouse hostel • duarte's artichoke soup • harbor seals

The Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla, California
The romance of an adult getaway vacation is appealing, and even more so at one of the best B&Bs in San Diego. The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla is highly recommended.
bed breakfast inn la jolla • best b&b romantic travel • luxury san diego california • romance adult getaway vacation • high-end resorts

The overlooked spectacle of metamorphosis
Many of us have marvelled at a monarch caterpillar transforming into a pupa and adult. The bizarre phenomenon of metamorphosis is actually a common strategy in nature for survival through extreme conditions.
metamorphosis • caterpillar • butterflies • milkweed • chrysalis

A Visit to Hong Kong's Ocean Park
With attractions ranging from roller-coasters to giant pandas, cable-cars to dolphins, Ocean Park in Hong Kong has something for everyone.
hong kong ocean park • amusement park • family attractions • giant pandas • ocean park

Enjoy Virginia Beach in Fall and Winter, Too!
For decades, Virginia Beach has served as a popular summer vacation destination, but did you know there is still plenty to do in this resort town during fall and winter?
virginia beach • attractions • vacation • things to do • oceanfront

Kayaking The Norwalk Islands Long I. Sound CT
A mile off the shores of Norwalk and Westport, Connecticut, The Norwalk islands in Long Island Sound, are ideal for kayaking.
kayaking norwalk islands • norwalk ct • weekend getaways from new york • shea • cockenoe

Keji Day Trips, Nova Scotia, Canada
At Kejimkujik National Park families can enjoy endless fun. A Keji day trip can include a hike, bike, swim, canoe, kayak, or birdwatching adventure.
keji national park • keji camping • keji hiking • keji canoeing • keji day trips

The Best Things in La Jolla are Free
La Jolla is best known for its gorgeous, money-eating restaurants and hotels. But it doesn't take a dime to enjoy its walkable waterfront and other outdoor attractions.
free things to do in la jolla • san diego beaches • la jolla restaurants hotels • surfing san diego • scuba dive la jolla

Tween Social Networking and Message Boards
Message boards have stormed the Internet, and tweens have a few of their own places to hang out and chat. The first question is - are they safe?
tween social networking • tween message board • internet safety • between talk • imbee

Visiting the Central Park Zoo
The famous Central Park Zoo in NYC has been housing animals for over a hundred years and still remains popular as an attraction for children and adults alike.
central park zoo • central park • visiting central park • central park guide • new york zoo

Beach Fun in Seaside and Cannon Beach, Oregon
From long walks on sandy beaches or the promenade, to feeding seals at the Seaside Aquarium or shopping and sampling Northwest seafood, the North Oregon Coast means fun.
seaside oregon • promenade turnaround • seafood restaurants seaside • cannon beach restaurants • haystack rock

Boston's Visit the Pin Marketing Campaign
A series of 12-foot-high red pins have been placed around the city in an effort to get locals to visit area sites and attractions.
boston tourism • visit the pins marketing campaign • mayor thomas menino • boston attractions • summer events in boston

East Anacapa Island, California
Beyond the shores of Ventura, California, five islands stand in defiance of the Pacific and form Channel Islands National Park. East Anacapa Island is the southern tip.
east anacapa island • channel islands national park • ventura • california • island packers

Family Spring Break in Virginia
Take your family spring break vacation in Virginia at the beach, or visit exciting Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. Better yet, split your time in both locales.
family spring break vacation • virginia beach • colonial williamsburg • busch gardens europe • whale watching

Fire Retardants Harm Killer Whales
Health risk for orca due to lingering contamination from PCBs now increased by finding of PBDEs used in flame-retardants. Habitat loss and ocean noise add to dangers.
endangered killer whales • pbdes • orcas • pcbs • flame retardants

Five San Francisco, California Area Attractions
Learn about five different Bay Area things to do in one short trip. Combine San Francisco sightseeing with other Bay Area attractions for an adventurous Bay Area weekend.
san francisco attractions • things to do in san francisco • san francisco sightseeing • bay area things to do • bay area attractions

Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay is a highlight of any trip to southeast Alaska. The forces of nature are clearly evident in the many glaciers that calve dramatically into the sea.
glacier bay wildlife • glacier bay travel • alaska national parks • alaska glaciers • southeast alaska travel

Go Diego Go! Game for Toddlers
Hasbro Games, a Milton Bradley company, is famous for children's games and in combination with Nick Jr's Diego character, this is a great toddler counting activity.
go diego go • animal game • 123 games • toddler board games • preschool games

Helping Monk Seals and Fishermen
MOFI works with fishermen to reduce monk seal entanglements and fishing gear loss. Valuable information gained regarding health of the Mediterranean Sea fish stocks.
world's most endangered seal • mediterranean monk seal • greek islands • fish stocks • seal fisheries interaction

Kayaking California's Central Coast Waters
Kayaking along the Pacific coastline offers an opportunity to view rocky shoreline scenery, encounter sea life and marine birds while paddling along the Central Coast.
kayaking on the central coast • kayak rentals and tours in morro bay • kayak rentals and tours in shell beach • estero bay estuary • the kayak shack

Orca Whales of the Pacific Northwest
Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas.
killer whales • orcas whales • endangered population of orcas • southern resident orca whales • transient orcas of the eastern pacific

Oregon Coast Autumn Travel
As the warmest weather of the year arrives visitors have the opportunity to explore Newport's natural areas and historic landmarks while experiencing fewer crowds.
yaquina head lighthouse • travel oregon coast • newport explore tidepools • whale watching • searching agates

San Juan Islands, Traveling Green
Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.
san juan islands • eco-tourism exploration and guided tours • green movement • carbon footprint • eco-tourism and biking

Test Yourself on Campaign Truths
True or false? Take the test. See how outrageous statements rank on the politician versus leadership scale. Do folks expect more of leaders than of politicians?
mccain palin truths • obama biden truths • test on campaign truths • leaders versus politicians • politician truths

Whale Watch on Campobello Island
Campobello Island is a great place to see fin, minke and humpback whales. Harbor porpoise and seals, too. With luck endangered right whales may be spotted as well.
whale watching tours • land based whale watch • whales and harbor porpoises • seals • bird watching tours

A Visit to the University of Kansas Natural History Museum
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas is a lesser-known, small museum that is worth a visit.
museum • natural history museum • paleontology • paleontologist • geology

Manhattan Before the Dutch
In September 1609, Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor and saw before him a narrow green island, whose lush landscape had changed little for many thousands of years.
manhattan • nyc • new york city • manahatta project • dutch colony of new york

Point Reyes National Seashore Has It All
Just north of San Francisco, on the western edge of Marin County, Point Reyes National Seashore provides an abundance of outdoor activities amid spectacular surroundings.
point reyes • point reyes national seashore • point reyes station • tomales bay • california

Wildlife of Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.
alaska wildlife • southeast alaska • inside passage • alaska whale watching • alaska nature

SS And The Walk To Work
SS gave birth on the rocks and then I didn't see her for three weeks. The only hope I had was that the Orcas were traveling and not feeding.
alaska • slice of northern life • north • northern • bears

Bowen Island: Journey "Off the Beaten Track"
Journey with me to Bowen Island, nature's jewel in a green blue sea. and the first destinations in my series "Off the beaten track." Treed hills, a huge variety of birds and wildlife abound. There are many things to see and do, Nature trails, hiking, swimming, fishing,kayaking, birdwatching,scuba diving, picnicking or just communing with nature. Perhaps you'd like to stop for a latte or lunch in Snug Cove, Bowen's " downtown" or shop in one of the boutiques, galleries or shops. At Bowen Island you can do all of these things. As an added attraction see the pictures from the Bowen, Suite101 staff party and put faces to the names.
british columbia • islands • pictures • wildlife • hotels

Northwest Diet Switch has Scientists Concerned about Orcas
Something strange is going on in the Bering Sea, where killer whales have suddenly switched from eating big Steller sea lions to itty-bitty sea otters. The diet switch was prompted by the plummeting population of western sea lions, some scientists say. Other marine mammals such as northern fur seals are also doing poorly. And some of the most commercially valuable inhabitants of the sea, king crabs and shrimp, have nearly vanished.
orcas • otters • diet • emus • whales

Bears of the World
A discussion of bears in general and their evolution as well as a brief description of each of the five species found outside of North America. This is an information article.
bears • black bears • ursine • carnivore • raccoon

How the Octopus Eludes Predators
Various methods of escape and camouflage are used by different octopus species around the world to avoid becoming prey.
how octopus eludes predators • octopus escape tactics • octopus camouflage • how octopus hides • cephalopod ink sac

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