Interesting Links
Oceanography |
 Photo credit: Michael Johnston |
Oceanography |
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| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA |
| Vancouver Aquarium | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Tacoma, WA |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, OR |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA |
| The Aquatic Network | An information service for the aquatic world. |
| Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary | Encompasses 3,310 square miles off of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula. |
Natural History |
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| Burke Museum | Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Washington. |
| Makah Museum | Neah Bay, WA |
| Jefferson County Historical Museum | Port Townsend, WA |
| Dungeness River Center | Enjoy and understand the unique natural character of the Olympic Peninsula, with special focus on the Dungeness River and watershed. |
| Slater Museum of Natural History | At the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA |
Birding |
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| Admiralty Audubon | Port Townsend Chapter Information |
| Audubon Society | Everything for birders at Audubon's national site. |
| BirdWeb | The Seattle Audubon Society has launched BirdWeb, the only comprehensive online resource guide to the birds of Washington state. This easy-to-use reference tool will help residents and prospective visitors alike learn more about the birds of Washington, from the coast to the Idaho border. |
| Olympic Peninsula Audubon | Local chapter information. |
| Tweeters | Resources and links for Northwest birders. |
| Washington Ornithological Society | Bird lists for Washington state, and more. |
Conservation |
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| Aquatic Resources Conservation Group | Dedicated to the use of science, economics, law and policy to maintain healthy, diverse and plentiful aquatic ecosystems. |
| Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team | Dedicated to the protection of the biological health and diversity of Puget Sound. |
| Washington State Dept of Ecology | To protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment. |
| Wild Olympic Salmon | A local organisation dedicated to wild salmon and their chums. |
| People for Puget Sound | A non-profit citizens' group, dedicated to protecting and restoring Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. |
| Seafood Watch | Monterey Bay Aquarium: which seafood to buy and why |
| Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee | A citizen-based effort for public education and support of regional marine issues. |
Local Interest |
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| Port Townsend City Guide | Maps and all sorts of visitor information. |
| Admiralty Inlet Marine Forecast | From the National Weather Service. |
| Fort Worden State Park | Facilities and reservations. |
| Washington State Parks | Information on Ft. Worden and other parks. |
| Jefferson Transit | Routes for Port Townsend and surrounding area. |
| Washington State Ferries | Schedules and Maps. |
| Wooden Boat Foundation | A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of traditional maritime skills, culture, and heritage. |
| Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce | Port Townsend's oldest business association. |
| Sound Experience | Protecting Puget Sound through education since 1989 on the historic schooner Adventuress. |
| Whatcom Co. Parks & Rec | Tennant Lake Interpretive Center |
| Puget Sound Express | Whale watching cruises in local waters. |