COLD, DARK, WET VISUALS
Winter 2022
This opalescent nudibranch hiding amongst the swaying eel grass at Carkeek Park Beach is briefly exposed as the tide rushes out to Puget Sound. Eel grass beds hold many secrets and are often referred to as the nursery of the intertidal. Perhaps the nudibranch is here to forage, lay eggs, or simply rest. After all, the sea is in constant motion. photo by Anna Wilson
COLD, DARK, WET VISUALS
Winter 2022
This opalescent nudibranch hiding amongst the swaying eel grass at Carkeek Park Beach is briefly exposed as the tide rushes out to Puget Sound. Eel grass beds hold many secrets and are often referred to as the nursery of the intertidal. Perhaps the nudibranch is here to forage, lay eggs, or simply rest. After all, the sea is in constant motion. photo by Anna Wilson
kayaking the salish sea
by Suzanna Wright
These illustrations are inspired by a six-day kayak adventure in Tseshaht First Nation territory last summer. Seven of us good friends paddled over 80 km through a group of pristine little islands west of Vancouver Island.
These images depict an immersion in the wonders of the Broken Islands:
- The intertidal zone is abundant with bivalves, crabs, snails, sea stars, sea cucumbers, and urchins. as in a First Nations saying, “When the tide goes out, the table is set.” We were especially amazed to see moon snail reproduction.
- In deeper waters, kelp gardens — in vibrant greens, yellows, reds, and browns — shimmer in the sunlight.
- Deeper still, marine mammals such as whales, seals, and sea lions hunt and play.
My friends and I bond over the experiences. We learn by observing, sometimes referring to our Whelks to Whales guide. Our days are simple — sharing meals, taking care of one another, traversing land and water, swimming in the ocean, and watching sunsets. I hope everyone can experience many days of wonder, warm company, and peace.
some cold, dark, wet visits
by John F. Williams
Here’s a 9 minute video exploring some interesting examples of Cold, Dark, Wet in three different habitats: underwater, on the beach at night, and in our forests.
Note that the diver took a good look inside the aluminum can he found before deciding to take it ashore. Sometimes, if (non plastic) trash is inhabited by underwater creatures, removing it becomes a judgement call. video by John F. Williams
See more about barnacles and how their shells are made of multiple plates in an article from Salish Magazine’s very first issue: The Barnacle: More Than Meets the Eye.
Anna Wilson is a curious naturalist living in Seattle. She has spent her life observing nature in all its wonderous forms. Most recently, she experienced the oyamel forests full of monarch butterflies overwintering in the mountains of Mexico.
Suzanna Wright is a teacher in the Surrey School District who makes comics and illustrations in her spare time. On weekends and during summer break, Suzanna loves to hike, canoe, and kayak throughout British Columbia.
John F. Williams, publisher of Salish Magazine: over decades of exploring underwater and in our forests and beaches, my experiences have been enriched by the insights of knowledgeable people. What I learned from them dramatically changed the way I see things.
I shared those insights by making educational films and through lecture tours. Now, I’ve created Salish Magazine to extend that notion of sharing insights by offering a wealth of articles that are keyed to the observable, but pull back the curtains to reveal the invisible.
Table of Contents, Issue #18, Winter 2022
Vashon Glaciation
by Adria Magrath, Winter 2022 Forage fish. photo by John F. Williamsby Adria Magrath, Winter 2022Carefully shaking wet beach sand through a series of mesh screens can be a lot of fun. On a drippy gray weekend morning near the start of winter, our small group of...
Winter Characters
text and photos by Thomas Noland, Winter 2022 WINTER CHARACTERS & THEIR BEHAVIOR text and photos by Thomas NolandWhen it's cold, dark, and wet, my native plant garden provides food and shelter for many winter residents. Birds and small mammals are active, and...
Salish Sea Winter
text and photos by Michele Jaenke Winter 2022A wintery hike in Dash Point State Park. Winter snow on the Franklin Falls hiking trail. A heavy snowfall during low tide on the Puget Sound. Fall and Winter colliding in a beautiful way on a local trail. Snow brings a...
Salish Coast Cures
by Malaika Rosenfeld, Winter 2022 Nanaimo nudibranch. photo by Malaika Rosenfeldby Malaika Rosenfeld, Winter 2022the situation Swollen shades of gray horizons — wide, hanging low over dampening heads: winter in the Pacific Northwest again, and all I can think about is...
Poetry-18
Winter 2022 Looking across Hood Canal at The Brothers poking up into the sunset over the Olympics. photo by John F. WilliamsLooking across Hood Canal at The Brothers poking up into the sunset over the Olympics. photo by John F. WilliamsWinter 2022My 'Hood by Al Gunby...
Kelp Forest Decline and Reforestation
by Marina Sannes, Winter 2022 Bull kelp and eelgrass off Tongue Point in Salt Creek Recreation Area, Clallam County, WA. photo by John F. Williamsby Marina Sannes, Winter 2022An iconic and beloved image, known well to those living on the West Coast and near the Salish...
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