How do deep-ocean habitats differ from ocean habitats near the sea surface?

Organisms living in the deep ocean must survive in a physical environment that is radically different from ocean habitats near the sea surface. Image courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program. As you travel...

What is an Expendable Bathythermograph, or “XBT”?

Okeanos Explorer Mapping Team Lead Meme Lobecker conducts an XBT cast to measure temperature down to 760 meters in order to correct mapping data for water column variability. Image courtesy of the NOAA Okeanos...

OPC California Offshore Waters Forecast

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OPC N Pacific Marine Weather Discussion

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All Rivers & Saltwater Charters

Washington's Premier Fishing Adventure Provider! Washington Tuna Charters We have been in service for over a decade but still consider ourselves the "new school" type of Seattle Fishing Charter specializing in hands-on techniques, and the latest...

Todds Extreme Fishing

We fish where the fish are! Our goal is to take you on the best trip available on the date that you book! We do this by traveling to the best fishing during the...

All Star Fishing Charters

At All Star Fishing Charters in Seattle or Everett, we love our home and we love fishing. Your fishing adventure will be one that you’ll never forget. An experienced local captain who takes great...