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Underwater Earthquake Recordings Reveal Mysterious Whale’s Calls

A fin whale -- which happens to be the second-largest animal, after the blue whale. Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered earthquake-detecting sensors off Vancouver Island also helps monitor fin whale swimming patterns.

by Ashley Ahearn

Scientists have gained better access to the mysterious deep-sea lives of fin whales – almost accidentally.


SW Idaho Officials Refuse To Enforce Lake Lowell limits

May 15, 2013 | by AP

Some Hanford Water Cleanup Exceeds Expectations

May 14, 2013 | by Anna King

Time To Speak Is Now On $305m Duwamish Cleanup Plan

May 13, 2013 | by Ashley Ahearn

Urban Waterways Program Expands

May 10, 2013 | by AP

How To Clean Up A Crude Oil Spill From Trains

May 8, 2013 | by Courtney Flatt

Elwha River: Recovery Proceeds Despite Sediment Setbacks

May 8, 2013 | by Ashley Ahearn

Klamath Basin Warned Drought Could Trigger Irrigation Shutoffs

May 7, 2013 | by AP

Boise Area Cuts Down On Water Consumption

May 6, 2013 | by AP

Why It’s Getting Harder To Deal With Droughts And Floods

May 3, 2013 | by Aaron Kunz

Talking Columbia River Treaty

May 1, 2013 | by George Plaven

What A Golf Course Could Mean For Washington’s Groundwater

May 1, 2013 | by Courtney Flatt

Lake Managers Get New Tool To Combat Algae

April 25, 2013 | by Tom Banse

Klamath Scientists Receive Apology From Federal Agency

April 24, 2013 | by AP

Beneath The Surface: An EarthFix Special

April 19, 2013 | by EarthFix

Kitzhaber Signs Klamath Drought Declaration

April 18, 2013 | by AP

Suction Dredge Mining Ban Advances In Oregon Senate

April 17, 2013 | by Amelia Templeton

Getting Ready For World’s Largest Underwater Observatory

April 17, 2013 | by Ashley Ahearn

Portland Harbor Owners Fined For Downplaying Health Risks From Pollution

April 17, 2013 | by AP

Conservation Group: Oregon And Idaho Rivers Among Nation’s ‘Most Endangered’

April 17, 2013 | by Amelia Templeton

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Series: Undamming the Elwha

by Ashley Ahearn, Katie Campbell

Our Undamming the Elwha series features multimedia pieces covering different aspects of preparing for the Elwha River dam removal.



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