Are our seastars recovering from sea star wasting syndrome? Read the (Everett) Herald's article featuring the Camano Island State Park survey team.

The new Washington Sport Fishing Rules (that go into effect on July 1) have just been published. Check them out to make sure you are up to date on all the regs.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/

Yum yum. Recreational crab season is scheduled to begin at 6 AM on Thur Jul 2 so it’s time to check your pots to make sure they are all rigged correctly. Here are the state gear rules: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/gear_rules.html.

The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee is sharing these tips to help you catch your limit each time:

1. Add weight to your pot (so it is less likely to be swept away by strong currents)
   
2. Know if the tide is rising or falling (so you have enough line)
   
3. Know the direction of the current (if your pot is swept away – you’ll know which direction to search)
   
4. Use longer line (in case your pot is swept to a much deeper location by the current)
   
5. Use a additional high visibility buoy (in case your pot moves or if the water gets rough)
   
6. Avoid high traffic areas (so your pot isn’t snagged and towed off)

Watch the 2-min "GoPro" eagle's eye view.


BBC World News
The eagle has landed! And what a journey it was. Watch [the 5-minute BBC story] as Darshan soars above Dubai, capturing stunning views of the world beneath his wings.

This Imperial Eagle has broken a world record by flying from the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

It was set up by conservation group Freedom Conservation, in order to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered bird of prey.

Eagle-cam footage courtesy of Freedom Conservation

It's early, but rising sea bird populations a good sign
www.heraldnet.com/article/20150219/NEWS01/150219080