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Nature Now presents eclectic Pacific Northwest-focused news, insights and observations about the natural world around us. Anything that grabs the attention of the Nature Now team can be heard on these episodes: birds and bees, flowers and trees, the weather and the stars – everything from microscopic Salish Sea plankton to ecosystem dynamics in a changing world. Every member of the Nature Now team... more

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Are you charmed by the antics of Harbor Seals? Awed by the power of California Sea Lions? Endeared by marine mammals in general? What happens when they are injured, sickened, or endangered by other health conditions? Nan Evans talks with Casey McLean... more

Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; ... more

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Recent Guests

Casey McLean
Founder, executive director, and veterinary nurse of SR3
SR3 (Sea Life Response, Rehabilitation and Research)
Episode: Medical Care for Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea
Kelsey Lang
Interpretive specialist and naturalist at Fort Worden State Park
Fort Worden State Park
Episode: Fort Worden BioBlitz
Kris Ethington
Bee educator, photographer, Washington Native Bee Society member
Washington Native Bee Society
Episode: A Naturalist's Eye: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees
Donna Frostholm
Wetland biologist with ~40 years of experience
Independent wetland consultant / local government roles
Episode: Wetland Delineation (Part 2)
Dr. Chris Kelley
Oceanographer of the deep sea
Episode: Mysteries of the Deep Ocean (Part 1)
Chris Kelley
Oceanographer specializing in seamount biology and geology
University of Hawaii (retired) and Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Episode: Wonders of the Deep Abyss
Kurt Hoelting
Wilderness guide, commercial fisherman, Zen practitioner, author of Apprentice to the Wild
Inside Passage Sea Kayaking Program (Alaska)
Episode: What The Wild Still Has To Teach Us
Carolyn Woods
Education Manager at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Episode: Nighttime Tide Pooling
Meg Amis
field recorder and wetlands expert
Local wetlands team / Nature Now
Episode: Wetland Delineation (Part 1)

Hosts

Nan Evans
Host of Nature Now with long-running involvement in local science programming
Jackie Canterbury
Host of Nature Now with focus on local ecology and education
Debaran Kelso
Host of Nature Now with field and wetlands expertise

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Guests bring practical field tips and heartfelt stories.
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Medical Care for Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea
Q: What are some practical lessons for the public when they encounter a marine mammal?
People should call the stranding network or SR3 rather than attempting direct rescue, to prevent harm to humans and animals, ensure legal compliance, and allow trained teams to intervene appropriately.
Medical Care for Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea
Q: What is SR3 and why is it needed in the Pacific Northwest?
SR3 is a science-based facility dedicated to marine mammals and sea turtles, offering specialized care, rehabilitation, and research to understand and mitigate factors affecting these animals in the region.
A Naturalist's Eye: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees
Q: Why did you start studying native bees?
Kris began in her native garden, planting native plants to attract pollinators, then used a camera to identify species and joined iNaturalist and the Bee Atlas to contribute observations and learn from scientists.
Nighttime Tide Pooling
Q: Why are the lowest tides in winter occurring at night while those in summer occur during the day?
The Sun–Moon alignment (spring tides) drives the strongest tides monthly, while Earth's axial tilt and the hemisphere's orientation to the Sun modulate the water level; in winter the tilt and geometry favor nighttime lows, whereas in summer the daytime lows are more common due to a different tilt exposure.
The Bluffs of North Beach
Q: To begin our conversation, Tim, I want to ask you to help set some broad context of the forces and the time scales that contribute to the geological history of the area, from the real deep time events and forces to the things we see or can see almost on a yearly or sometimes even daily basis.
Tim explains that the west coast's geology results from multiple cycles of plate tectonics, island arcs, and collisions over hundreds of millions of years, with active processes like subduction, plate migration, and spreading ridges shaping the landscape; he notes the region's complex fault patterns and the way modern observation tools reveal these deep histories.

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Eclectic, Pacific Northwest–focused conversations exploring biodiversity, ecology, and natural history through citizen science, fieldwork, and local expertise. Episodes frequently cover wetland biology, deep ocean life, intertidal ecology, and forest–stream–coast connections, often weaving practical field tips with broader conservation context. A standout strength is how guests span researchers, educators, and local stewards, delivering accessible scientific explanations alongside personal anecdotes and hands-on participation opportunities for listeners. The show often ties science to local landscapes—parks, coastlines, and urban-whitespace preserves—creating a relatable, place-based science experience for curious outdoors people and profes... more

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