
More about cargo
Today we have a whole new set of ships with different cargoes on board, so another chance to talk in more depth about what they are carrying.
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Today we have a whole new set of ships with different cargoes on board, so another chance to talk in more depth about what they are carrying.
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Today we’ll look at today’s ship schedule with a twist: a look at the cargoes these ships are handling here. What they are, where they come from and how they fit into the chain of commerce on the mighty Columbia River.
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A look at what ships are traveling on the river today, and a bit about ballast water, an important factor in ship transits.
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There are heroes among us – and we usually don’t see them. USCG rescue swimmers go out in terrible conditions at sea to save lives, as part of highly trained rescue helicopter crews.
Today, from the Ship Report Archives, we’ll hear an excerpt from a 2009 interview with a rescue swimmer at Air Station Astoria.
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Today we’ll see quite a few ships anchored off Astoria in the river, if they all arrive today. That will bring good shipwatching opportunities. We’ll talk today about why ships anchor here.
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I received a listener question about a seasonal phenomenon people are noticing in the lower river right now: patches of dull red in the water. What is it?
Turns out it’s not what many people think: it’s NOT a dreaded toxic algae bloom.
Instead it’s a good thing: a bloom of beneficial phytoplankton that is helping restore oxygen to the water and reduce harmful acidity. We’re seeing it more in recent years, and it’s helping the river become a healthier place for living creatures like salmon.
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