Scientists, conservationists and state regulators warn that changes to the legislation could make species and habitat recovery more difficult. 

More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement.

As the documentary Dammed to Extinction tours the Northwest, its filmmakers argue time isn't up for orcas or salmon if we act now.

Cooke Aquaculture hopes to bring marine steelhead farming to Washington, but environmental advocates are worried about the risks.

In a reversal that likely transfers authority to EPA headquarters, southwest Alaska's Pebble Mine gets closer to being built despite concerns for the bay's productive fisheries. 

These scientists are building an inclusive future for STEM in Washington state — and beyond.

Officials say it's been underwater for at least "a couple of years," and the likelihood of determining its identity remains low.

Salmon-rich Bristol Bay is a cornerstone of Washington's seafood industry. But many say a mine 20 years in the making could threaten all of it. 

It is time we consider a new dedicated, reliable, equitable and adequate funding source for salmon and killer whale recovery.

The copper-based paint repels barnacles — but it could add up to a larger environmental cost.

As the killer whale population continues to suffer, we should declare their names with pride. Names are an invitation to care.

A nationwide study claims coastal states would need to invest more than $400B. Locals applaud the effort, but say the math and the method aren’t quite right.

Our waters contain many unknowns. These Washington researchers have made sure that the identities — and vivid colors — of the fish that live beneath the surface aren't among them.

Despite the Trump administration’s attacks on science, collaborators continue their studies.

Two decades ago, Washington made it illegal to harvest the giant sea snail. Earlier this month, the state added it to the endangered species list.