03-10-2003 Federal limits have trawlers dumping tons of excess fish
West Coast trawl fishermen dump 44 percent of their catch overboard, according to a federally funded sampling that offers the most detailed look yet at waste in the 250-vessel fleet. Full Story

03-07-2003 Quest for washed-up items is quest to know ocean
Rain or shine, flotsam expert Curt Ebbesmeyer combs the coastline for items like this head of a Rugrats doll that increase his knowledge of the world`s ocean currents. Full Story

02-25-2003 Orcas feasting on seals — which helps salmon
Scientists estimate that transient orcas in Hood Canal have eaten more than a third of the 1,500 harbor seals believed to have been living in the waterway when the whales arrived seven weeks ago. Full Story

02-19-2003 Orca researchers rejoice at federal funding
Researchers say they’re thrilled that the federal budget approved last week contains $750,000 to study what has been killing Puget Sound orcas. Full Story