Proper noun
Salish Sea
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean, split between British Columbia, Canada and Washington, United States. Surrounded by Washington State to the southeast, south, and southwest, the British Columbia mainland to the northeast, and Vancouver Island to the northwest; opening to the west onto the Pacific Ocean, and leading north into the Inside Passage.
Hyponyms: Strait of Georgia, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound
Coho are a smaller species of salmon common to the waters of Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, and efforts have been underway for several years to enhance the health of their population numbers. Source: Internet
He spoke to Gregor Craigie about the risk - or lack thereof - in the Salish Sea. Source: Internet
• Bowser sewage disposal into the Salish Sea should not be allowed to proceed. Source: Internet
Gaydos, who described whales as a red flag as they are top of the food chain, remains hopeful that the health of the Salish Sea can be restored: “I think this is reversible,” he said, adding, “if everyone works together.” Source: Internet
He and Audrey DeLella Benedict are the authors of “Explore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide For Kids,” which will be released on April 17 from Sasquatch Books. Source: Internet
In response to this, the Sierra Club, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Students for the Salish Sea and Protectors of the Salish Sea held a hearing on Nov. 8 in Port Angeles. Source: Internet