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Jul. 17—The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for late-season spot shrimp fishing. But shrimpers will only have limited time.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Wednesday the start of spot shrimp fishing for the Puget Sound.
Last February, when a 12,000-pound orca named Tilikum dragged his SeaWorld trainer into the pool and drowned her, it was the third time the big killer whale had been involved in a death. Many observers wondered why the animal was still working. But some experts, knowing the psychological toll of a life spent in captivity, have posed a darker question: Was it human error, or can a killer whale choose to kill?
Peak spring tides create 19-foot tidal swing in Puget Sound By Scott Sistek article Photo shows 19 foot range in tide on May 27, 2021 along Carr Inlet near Gig Harbor, Wash. (Photo courtesy: Walt) ROSEDALE, Wash. - Beachcombers and those who live along the shores of Puget Sound have likely noticed a rather unusual sight late this week of large swings of the daily tides. Walt, who lives along Carr Inlet near Gig Harbor, said the tide swung almost 19 feet from high tide to low tide on Thursday and it was expected to reach just a fraction of an inch short of 19 feet again Friday.