Dr. Universe: How does water in the ocean move?
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.
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Ask Dr. Universe: What is the deepest spot in the ocean?
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.
Ask Dr. Universe: Why is the ocean salty?
PULLMAN, 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.
April 12: Talk on Northwest marine mammal conservation
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.
WSU Extension Beach Watchers earn nat’l honor
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 […]
Spring seminars address overeating, ocean dead zones, corporate social responsibility
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. […]