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Hello,
I hope you enjoy reading the latest newsletter from Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary!
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Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Newsletter
August - September 2022
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Get Involved! Upcoming events and meetings
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September 17 - International Coastal Cleanup [Details here <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA5MTYuNjM4Mzk5MjEi
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September 21-23 - Marine Resource Committee Summit, Cathlamet, WA
September 30 - SAC meeting
Location: Department of Ecology headquarters, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA 98503
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Check out the new website of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, including exciting new features and content. Visit https://olympiccoast.noaa.gov/
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50 Years of Ocean Conservation and Stewardship
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System, enjoy both in-person and online celebrations (see details of Olympic Coast activities below).
Use social media to tell us about your favorite activities in national marine sanctuaries using #ILoveMySanctuary and #RecreateResponsibly!
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Sanctuary News and Activities
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Olympic Coast dedicates new research vessel Storm Petrel
During the 28th anniversary of the designation of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, sanctuary staff, advisory council members, partners, and local, State, Federal, and Tribal
government representatives came together in La Push, WA, to dedicate the sanctuary’s new research vessel R/V Storm Petrel. The vessel will support NOAA’s on-water mission requirements
and help the sanctuary provide science-based solutions that address evolving environmental pressures on our ocean and coasts. The vessel is a valuable asset for sanctuary management
and provides a platform for a variety of research missions, including climate change and ocean acidification monitoring, seafloor mapping, habitat characterization, data collection
on nearshore oceanographic conditions, and the monitoring of the health of ocean resources and marine wildlife. In addition to research, R/V Storm Petrel can support a range of at-sea
activities including technology testing, derelict gear recovery, dive operations, education and outreach activities, operations of uncrewed systems, and maritime heritage missions.
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The new research vessel for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, named after the seabird, Storm Petrel. Fork-tailed and Leach's storm petrels are found on the Olympic Coast and are
in the genus Oceanodroma which means 'ocean runner' because they can stay at sea for long periods.
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Recording underwater sound in the deep sea off Olympic Coast
The sanctuary field team worked with NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) staff from Newport, Oregon to recover an existing long-term underwater sound recorder called
NRS03 (Noise Reference Station 3) from the deep ocean location near the sanctuary. The field team also deployed a new mooring in the same location that will record underwater sounds
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2014, with moorings typically being deployed off of large ships conducting research in the region. Thanks to the arrival of the sanctuary’s new research vessel, the R/V Storm Petrel,
last summer, the operation is now able to be accomplished without the charter of a large ship, resulting in significant cost savings for the project.
Scientists team up to complete annual kelp survey
A team of scientists from NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center joined Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff to conduct a week
of annual kelp forest monitoring surveys at 20 sites spread across five Olympic Coast locations. The group, which uses standardized protocols modified from PISCO (Partnership for Interdisciplinary
Studies of Coastal Oceans) surveys, was able to safely and efficiently complete annual monitoring activities again this year. The data gathered from these surveys are a part of a growing
repository of time series data that can be used to track the abundance and density of nearshore fishes, invertebrates, and macroalgae, as well as fine-scale substrate characteristics.
This year’s surveys also included collaboration with Seattle Aquarium staff, who used a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to collect additional survey imagery at some kelp monitoring
sites for comparison, and additional engagement of staff from the Hoh, Makah, and Quileute tribes. Although underwater visibility was relatively poor at some sites, the team noted an
increased presence of sea otters this year, including about a dozen otters seen foraging in and around Tatoosh Island. Participants were also delighted by a close encounter with a humpback
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Annual intertidal monitoring results available on new tracking tool
Dr. Melissa Miner, from the Multi Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe), joined sanctuary staff and partners to conduct annual intertidal monitoring within long-term plots at six
locations along the Olympic Coast. The MARINe surveys, which monitor the abundance and condition of a variety of species including sea stars, barnacles, and mussels, are conducted in
cooperation with Olympic National Park, the Makah Tribe, and the Quinault Indian Nation. The synthesized data yields important information that contributes to sanctuary management and
helps inform the public about the status and trends of important biological communities that make the Olympic Coast such a spectacular place. Select data and information for all six
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during a recent low tide.
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Olympic Coast hosts regional Climate Change Education workshop
The sanctuary hosted the Northwest regional cohort for the Climate Generation Summer Institute for Climate Change Education. The three-day conference on climate change education was
built by climate change professionals from across North America to provide educators with the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas. 280+ educators
from around the world attended the national event, including nine educators registered in the Northwest region. Teachers were particularly appreciative of connections made to local
scientists during a regional science panel. Northwest scientists included Kate Hewett, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Washington, School of Oceanography, Kerry Kemp,
Ph.D. Eastern Washington Area Ecologist for U.S, Forest Service, Scott Mazzone, Shellfish Biologist for Quinault Indian Nation Natural Resources, and Anne Shaffer, Ph.D. Executive Director
& Lead Scientist for Coastal Watershed Institute.
Youth explore Olympic Coast during Jr Oceanographer summer camps
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, in partnership with Feiro Marine Life Center, conducted two weeklong summer camps for youth ages 5-6 and 7-9. The themes for the camps were “movement
types and migration” where each day campers (ages 5-6) focused on how creatures move in the ocean, and “ocean habitats” where each day campers (ages 7-9) focused on a different habitat
that makes up our larger ocean ecosystem. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of national marine sanctuaries, AmeriCorps Service members Anna Marchand and Kennedy Cameron led
two “Sanctuary take over” days where students explored the Olympic Coast Discovery Center, met Big Mama the humpback whale, and investigated the deep sea with a new transect activity.
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Youth participating in Jr. Oceanographer summer camp explore national marine sanctuaries at Olympic Coast Discovery Center.
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Olympic Coast celebrates 50 years of National Marine Sanctuaries!
NOAA’s Ocean Heroes-National Marine Sanctuaries!
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fun, family-friendly activities such as a street fair, kid-zone games and attractions, a live music concert, and superheroes! The sanctuary hosted a booth where hundreds of attendees
of all ages made their own NOAA Ocean Hero costume and played ocean-themed games to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of national marine sanctuaries! On the final day, the sanctuary
teamed up with Washington CoastSavers to host a Superhero Beach Cleanup.
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Clockwise from top left: A young child plays an intertidal ocean themed bean bag toss; A child decorates a NOAA Ocean Hero cape; Sanctuary staff dressed in ocean-themed superhero costumes
pose with Marvel superhero characters in front of “Big Mama” the sanctuary’s life sized inflatable humpback whale; Two children show off their NOAA Ocean heroes capes; A crowd gathers
to sign up to be ocean heroes; A family of four proudly show off their NOAA Ocean hero masks and capes.
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Outdoor Afro members Get Into the Sanctuary at Kalaloch!
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and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. The groups met at Kalaloch Campground for introductions and socializing, a hike to The Tree of Life, campfire fun, and overnight
camping. The following day they woke up early to enjoy sanctuary staff-led tidepool exploration, followed by a cultural presentation by Hoh Tribal member Bryan Cole. After a group lunch,
members participated in a beach cleanup.
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Sanctuary staff joined members of Outdoor Afro in front of the Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach (ONP), while enjoying time at Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
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Sanctuary Takeover in Olympic National Park!
Staff from Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary conducted a Sanctuary Takeover at Kalaloch for public tidepool exploration and outreach during July low tides. When the tide goes out,
a world of wonder awaits - from sea stars and anemones to hermit crabs and chitons. Approximately 50 members of the public, as well as several park staff, attended to learn more about
the intertidal creatures and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System
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Permits
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Issued Permits and Authorizations
OCNMS-2022-002 Enviro-Tech Diving Inc
Project Title: Survey and removal of sunken 48' Pacemaker motor vessel
Permitted Activity: Permit was denied due to proposed methodology
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between May 1, 2022 and June 20, 2022
Comment: The vessel was located 5 miles offshore of La Push in 130 feet of water. Alternate approaches are still being considered for removal of this vessel
OCNMS-2022-006 Zachary Randell, Seattle Aquarium
Project Title: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) testing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analyses: a pilot study alongside the summer 2022 OCNMS subtidal cruise.
Permitted Activity: To run a ROV off of a small vessel in OCNMS as an additional survey alongside the 2022 OCNMS subtidal kelp survey program.
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between July 25, 2022 and December 31, 2022
Comment:
OCNMS-2022-007 Tyler Cowdrey, Department of Natural Resources
Project Title: Geospatial Survey of Floating Kelp Canopies and Intertidal Assemblages on Tatoosh Island
Permitted Activity: To conduct Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) or drone overflights along the intertidal and nearshore habitats around Tatoosh Island. This effort will collect high resolution
geospatial mapping of floating kelp canopies and intertidal vegetation on Tatoosh Island to map the floating kelp canopies and compare those results to statewide data (low resolution
fixed wing overflights).
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between July 26, 2022 and August 1, 2022
Comment:
OCNMS-2021-003-A1 Jennifer Hagen
Project Title: Quileute Hypoxia Mooring
Permitted Activity: Deployment of two benthic lander moorings to monitor real-time near-bottom dissolved oxygen and velocity measurements during the field season (6 months). Permit was
amended to allow for the use of a remotely operated vehicle to aid in mooring servicing and recovery.
Permit Duration: Requested start date of April 12, 2021 through April 11, 2026.
Comment: These moorings would be placed near the Cha’ba mooring and are designed to limit seafloor disturbance.
OCNMS-2022-008 Jenna Hill, US Geological Service
Project Title: Regional characterization of earthquake, tsunami and landslide hazards associated with the Cascadia subduction zone
Permitted Activity: To conduct geophysical surveys using an Edgetech 2300 Chirp sub-bottom profiler, which has operating frequencies between 0.5 and 16 kHz to collect high-resolution
(<50 cm) imaging of sedimentary stratigraphy and fault structures to a maximum depth of 50 m below the seafloor. Collection of up to 8 sediment core samples using a 3.5-inch diameter
piston coring system. All sampling sites will target regions with a minimum of 2m of sediment.
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between September 17, 2022 and October 31, 2022
Comment:
Pending Permits
OCNMS-2022-009 Jenny Waddell, OCNMS
Project Title: Monitoring underwater sound in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for whale conservation and sanctuary management
Proposed Permitted Activity: To continue to continuously record sound within OCNMS by deploying and recovering a single SoundTrap mooring and abandoning anchors at one site near the
shipping lanes for up to 5 years.
Requested Permit Duration: Requested start date of September 18, 2022 through October 30, 2026.
Comment: Undergoing tribal consultation on this proposal.
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Chris Butler-Minor (she/her)
Community Engagement Specialist
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary <https://olympiccoast.noaa.gov/>
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
for NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
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“There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself, except that when you finally see what goes on underwater, you realize that you’ve been missing the whole
point of the ocean. Staying on the surface all the time is like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent.” – Dave Barry
Clockwise from top left: A young child plays an intertidal ocean themed bean bag toss; A child decorates a NOAA Ocean Hero cape; Sanctuary staff dressed in ocean-themed superhero costumes
pose with Marvel superhero characters in front of “Big Mama” the sanctuary’s life sized inflatable humpback whale; Two children show off their NOAA Ocean heroes capes; A crowd gathers
to sign up to be ocean heroes; A family of four proudly show off their NOAA Ocean hero masks and capes.
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Outdoor Afro members Get Into the Sanctuary at Kalaloch!
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and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. The groups met at Kalaloch Campground for introductions and socializing, a hike to The Tree of Life, campfire fun, and overnight
camping. The following day they woke up early to enjoy sanctuary staff-led tidepool exploration, followed by a cultural presentation by Hoh Tribal member Bryan Cole. After a group lunch,
members participated in a beach cleanup.
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Sanctuary staff joined members of Outdoor Afro in front of the Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach (ONP), while enjoying time at Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
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Sanctuary Takeover in Olympic National Park!
Staff from Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary conducted a Sanctuary Takeover at Kalaloch for public tidepool exploration and outreach during July low tides. When the tide goes out,
a world of wonder awaits - from sea stars and anemones to hermit crabs and chitons. Approximately 50 members of the public, as well as several park staff, attended to learn more about
the intertidal creatures and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System
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Permits
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Issued Permits and Authorizations
OCNMS-2022-002 Enviro-Tech Diving Inc
Project Title: Survey and removal of sunken 48' Pacemaker motor vessel
Permitted Activity: Permit was denied due to proposed methodology
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between May 1, 2022 and June 20, 2022
Comment: The vessel was located 5 miles offshore of La Push in 130 feet of water. Alternate approaches are still being considered for removal of this vessel
OCNMS-2022-006 Zachary Randell, Seattle Aquarium
Project Title: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) testing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analyses: a pilot study alongside the summer 2022 OCNMS subtidal cruise.
Permitted Activity: To run a ROV off of a small vessel in OCNMS as an additional survey alongside the 2022 OCNMS subtidal kelp survey program.
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between July 25, 2022 and December 31, 2022
Comment:
OCNMS-2022-007 Tyler Cowdrey, Department of Natural Resources
Project Title: Geospatial Survey of Floating Kelp Canopies and Intertidal Assemblages on Tatoosh Island
Permitted Activity: To conduct Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) or drone overflights along the intertidal and nearshore habitats around Tatoosh Island. This effort will collect high resolution
geospatial mapping of floating kelp canopies and intertidal vegetation on Tatoosh Island to map the floating kelp canopies and compare those results to statewide data (low resolution
fixed wing overflights).
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between July 26, 2022 and August 1, 2022
Comment:
OCNMS-2021-003-A1 Jennifer Hagen
Project Title: Quileute Hypoxia Mooring
Permitted Activity: Deployment of two benthic lander moorings to monitor real-time near-bottom dissolved oxygen and velocity measurements during the field season (6 months). Permit was
amended to allow for the use of a remotely operated vehicle to aid in mooring servicing and recovery.
Permit Duration: Requested start date of April 12, 2021 through April 11, 2026.
Comment: These moorings would be placed near the Cha’ba mooring and are designed to limit seafloor disturbance.
OCNMS-2022-008 Jenna Hill, US Geological Service
Project Title: Regional characterization of earthquake, tsunami and landslide hazards associated with the Cascadia subduction zone
Permitted Activity: To conduct geophysical surveys using an Edgetech 2300 Chirp sub-bottom profiler, which has operating frequencies between 0.5 and 16 kHz to collect high-resolution
(<50 cm) imaging of sedimentary stratigraphy and fault structures to a maximum depth of 50 m below the seafloor. Collection of up to 8 sediment core samples using a 3.5-inch diameter
piston coring system. All sampling sites will target regions with a minimum of 2m of sediment.
Permit Duration: Work to be conducted between September 17, 2022 and October 31, 2022
Comment:
Pending Permits
OCNMS-2022-009 Jenny Waddell, OCNMS
Project Title: Monitoring underwater sound in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary for whale conservation and sanctuary management
Proposed Permitted Activity: To continue to continuously record sound within OCNMS by deploying and recovering a single SoundTrap mooring and abandoning anchors at one site near the
shipping lanes for up to 5 years.
Requested Permit Duration: Requested start date of September 18, 2022 through October 30, 2026.
Comment: Undergoing tribal consultation on this proposal.
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