Dr. Universe: How does water in the ocean move?
Robert Frank
You know, most cats like to stay a comfortable distance from water. But when I got your science question about our big ocean, I was ready to jump right in. » More …
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Ask Dr. Universe: What is the deepest spot in the ocean?
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – Deep underwater, not too far from Guam, lies a crescent-shaped canyon called the Mariana Trench. It is home to the deepest known spot in the ocean: The Challenger Deep. » More …
Ask Dr. Universe: Why is the ocean salty?
Cynthia KingPULLMAN, Wash. – At first, I thought the answer to your question might take us deep into the ocean. But it turns out the source of our salty seas is actually on land. » More …
April 12: Talk on Northwest marine mammal conservation
Cynthia King
PULLMAN, Wash. – The effects of ocean changes on Northwest marine mammals will be discussed by Deborah Duffield, professor of biology at Portland State University, in a free, public talk at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in Abelson 201 at Washington State University. » More …
WSU Extension Beach Watchers earn nat’l honor
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Photos above of WSU Extension Beach Watchers patrolling and cleaning a beach area. Final photo of Don Meehan, WSU Extension program director for natural resources stewardship. Photos courtesy of WSU Extension.
SEATTLE – WSU Extension’s Beach Watchers program is the meritorious winner of the 2010 Education and Public Service award from the national Universities Council on Water Resources.
The award was presented at the group’s national conference in Seattle on July 15. Don Meehan, WSU Extension program director for natural resources stewardship, accepted the prestigious award for WSU and was joined by Chrys Bertolotto, the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watcher … » More …
Spring seminars address overeating, ocean dead zones, corporate social responsibility
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Ritter
VANCOUVER – WSU Vancouver presents the Spring 2009 Chancellor’s Seminar Series, campus lunchtime presentations, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10, in the Firstenburg Student Commons.
Ticket price for each seminar is $25 per person, including lunch and parking, or $60 for all three seminars with registration by Feb. 6. For more information on each seminar, and to register, see http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/css, http://www.vancouverusa.com or call 360-694-2588.
Feb. 13, “Gut Feelings: How The Gut Tries To Tell The Brain To Stop,” by Bob Ritter of WSU Pullman.
The National Center for … » More …