Apr 07, 2022
Seal pups – the chances of seeing one on our ocean beaches right now are good. But it’s very important to leave them alone, even though they are cute. They don’t need our help, they’re just resting on the beach while their moms hunt. Leave them be, so their mothers can find them again and feed them, and they can lead normal lives. The less they see of humans, the better.
If you see a seal pup or other marine creature out of the water, and it seems in distress, here are regional numbers to call. It’s important to stay away from them yourself, but these professionals can determine if help is needed and do what’s needed to keep other humans away. Trying to help in most cases is not really helping and does more harm than good. Thanks!
- Northern Oregon coast and southern Washington coast, call the Seaside Aquarium at 503-738-6211.
- Southern Oregon coast, call the Marine Mammal Hotline at 1-800-452-7888.
- Northern Washington coast, the greater West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network line at 1-866-767-6114.
Many thanks to Oregon Coast Beach Connection for this info.
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Apr 7, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Seal pups – the chances of seeing one on our ocean beaches right now are good. But it’s very important to leave them alone, even though they are cute. They don’t need our help, they’re just resting on the beach while their moms hunt. Leave them be, so their mothers can find them again and feed them, and they can lead normal lives. The less they see of humans, the better.
If you see a seal pup or other marine creature out of the water, and it seems in distress, here are regional numbers to call. It’s important to stay away from them yourself, but these professionals can determine if help is needed and do what’s needed to keep other humans away. Trying to help in most cases is not really helping and does more harm than good. Thanks!
- Northern Oregon coast and southern Washington coast, call the Seaside Aquarium at 503-738-6211.
- Southern Oregon coast, call the Marine Mammal Hotline at 1-800-452-7888.
- Northern Washington coast, the greater West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network line at 1-866-767-6114.
Many thanks to Oregon Coast Beach Connection for this info.
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Apr 06, 2022
Two unusual ships on the river today: a cruise ship headed to Portland and a US Navy destroyer. Plus, and update on the seemingly ever-stuck container ship, the Ever Forward.
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Apr 6, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Two unusual ships on the river today: a cruise ship headed to Portland and a US Navy destroyer. Plus, and update on the seemingly ever-stuck container ship, the Ever Forward.
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Apr 05, 2022
Rip currents are the number one cause of drowning at ocean beaches. Do you know how to spot a rip current when you’re standing on the shore? Most people don’t, and doing what comes naturally could cost them their lives. Today we talk about an easy way to spot rip currents and avoid them when you’re on the beach.
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Apr 5, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Rip currents are the number one cause of drowning at ocean beaches. Do you know how to spot a rip current when you’re standing on the shore? Most people don’t, and doing what comes naturally could cost them their lives. Today we talk about an easy way to spot rip currents and avoid them when you’re on the beach.
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Apr 04, 2022
We’ve got significant winds all along the lower Columbia corridor between Portland and the ocean. So we may not see much ship traffic today. We’ll talk about why weather is an issue.
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Apr 4, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
We’ve got significant winds all along the lower Columbia corridor between Portland and the ocean. So we may not see much ship traffic today. We’ll talk about why weather is an issue.
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Apr 01, 2022
The Ever Forward remains aground in Chesapeake Bay. She missed a turn in the channel and plowed into 20 feet of mud on March 13. So far all the kings horses and men (and tugboats) have not been able to budge her. We’ll take a look at what’s next for this very stuck ship.
Image courtesy USCG DVIDS.
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Apr 1, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The Ever Forward remains aground in Chesapeake Bay. She missed a turn in the channel and plowed into 20 feet of mud on March 13. So far all the kings horses and men (and tugboats) have not been able to budge her. We’ll take a look at what’s next for this very stuck ship.
Image courtesy USCG DVIDS.
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Mar 31, 2022
Another indepth look at who’s on the river today.
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Mar 31, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Another indepth look at who’s on the river today.
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