Around the Sound: A Sound check on salmon, seal health

By Seth Preston, Communications Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program

Two newspapers offer their looks at Puget Sound’s health as measured through different creatures that live in the Sound’s waters.

Chris Dunagan of the Kitsap Sun has published his latest take the Sound’s health. This one focuses on salmon and other fish in the Sound’s waters.

Dunagan delves into “vital signs” collected by the Puget Sound Partnership. You also can check out his prior installments.

Also, Lynda V. Mapes of the Seattle Times explores the health of harbor seals throughout the Sound.

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