Nature Now

KPTZ's Nature Now Team
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Nature Now presents eclectic Pacific Northwest-focused news, insights and observations about the natural world around us. Anything that grabs the attention of the Nature Now team can be heard on these episodes: birds and bees, flowers and trees, the weather and the stars – everything from microscopic Salish Sea plankton to ecosystem dynamics in a changing world. Every member of the Nature Now team is fascinated by the wonders of the natural world around us, is endlessly curious, hungry for new knowledge, and loves to share these passions with our listeners.

  1. 2 days ago

    Medical Care for Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea

    Are you charmed by the antics of Harbor Seals? Awed by the power of California Sea Lions? Endeared by marine mammals in general? What happens when they are injured, sickened, or endangered by other health conditions? Nan Evans talks with Casey McLean, Executive Director of SR3, the only organization in the Pacific Northwest fully dedicated to the protection of the health and welfare of marine wildlife. SR3 "Responds" to animals injured in the wild, "Rehabiltates" injured and sick animals at their hospital and care facility in Des Moines, Washington, and conducts field and laboratory "Research" on marine mammal health. (KPTZ airdate: June 24, 2026) Learn more: SR3: SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, & Research SR3 Virtual Tours + Look at Surgery X-ray at SR3 The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Is It a Seal or a Sea Lion? Marine Mammal Protection Marine Mammal Ecology in the Pacific Northwest Marine Mammals as Indicators of Ocean Health Mystery sound recordings: Phoca vitulina and Zalophus californianus by the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography in partnership with Inspire Environmental of Newport, RI Original music for Nature Now by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    29 min

  2. 3 Jun

    Mysteries of the Deep Ocean (Part 3)

    Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; weird and sometimes very large creatures float and swim; and around 80% of this world remains unexplored. Join Nan Evans and her guest, oceanographer Chris Kelley, as they consider life in deep ocean (part 3 of a three-part program). (KPTZ airdate: June 3, 2026) Learn more: NOAA Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Benthic Deepwater Animal Identification Guide Ocean Exploration Trust University of Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory Archive Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley at Ocean Exploration Trust Chris Kelley at Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley's lecture: In Deeper Waters: Exploring Earth’s Largest, Yet Least Understood, Biome The Mysterious Deep Sea Animals of the Deep Mysteries of the Deep BBC Earth: The Strangest Creatures of the Ocean News from NOAA Ocean Exploration Inside the Quest to Mine the Bottom of the Sea Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    29 min

  3. 27 May

    Fort Worden BioBlitz

    A BioBlitz? What is that? Nan Evans talks with Kelsey Lang, Fort Worden State Park's Interpretive Specialist and Naturalist. Think about the importance of biodiversity in our own local park. And, see how communities and scientists have joined efforts across the world to learn more about ecosystems near and far. The 2026 BioBlitz at Fort Worden State Park is June 6 and 7. Come learn and have fun with like minded folks exploring our natural world. (KPTZ airdate: May 27, 2026) Learn more: Fort Worden Spring BioBlitz 2026 on iNaturalist Tracking Fort Worden's Biodiversity Fort Worden BioBlitz Music by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    28 min

  4. 20 May

    Mysteries of the Deep Ocean (Part 2)

    Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; weird and sometimes very large creatures float and swim; and around 80% of this world remains unexplored. Join Nan Evans and her guest, oceanographer Chris Kelley, as they consider life in deep ocean (part 2 of a three-part program). (KPTZ airdate: May 20, 2026) Learn more: NOAA Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Benthic Deepwater Animal Identification Guide Ocean Exploration Trust University of Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory Archive Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley at Ocean Exploration Trust Chris Kelley at Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley's lecture: In Deeper Waters: Exploring Earth’s Largest, Yet Least Understood, Biome The Mysterious Deep Sea Animals of the Deep Mysteries of the Deep BBC Earth: The Strangest Creatures of the Ocean Mystery sound recording: NOAA National Ocean Service Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    29 min

  5. 13 May

    A Naturalist's Eye: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Native Bees

    Jackie Canterbury recently explored honey bees and became familiar with their remarkable social behavior and complex colonies. Today, she turns to Washington's native bees with photographer and bee advocate Kris Ethington. Kris will share insights into the diversity of native bees and the intricate relationships that sustain them. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Washington's native bees and the important roles they play in our ecosystems. (KPTZ airdate: May 13, 2026) Learn more: Kris Ethington on iNaturalist Kris Ethington's blogs for the Washington Native Bee Society Washington Native Bee Society Project Ground-Nesting Bee Washington Bee Atlas Meet Our Native Bees The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    28 min

  6. 29 Apr

    Wetland Delineation (Part 2)

    Debaran Kelso continues her field exploration of our local Winona Wetland with wetland biologist Donna Frostholm, learning about digging soil pits and determining soil type, as well as learning about the other key features that define a wetland habitat type (part 2 of a two-part program). (KPTZ airdate: April 29, 2026) Learn more: Quimper Wildlife Corridor What Is A Wetland? Functions and values of wetlands Classification and Types of Wetlands Music by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    28 min

  7. 22 Apr

    Mysteries of the Deep Ocean (Part 1)

    Imagine life in the very deep sea – eternal darkness, no plant photosynthesis to form the base of the food webs, water temperatures hovering around freezing, pressures 1000 times greater than at the surface. Yet complex and diverse ecosystems exist; weird and sometimes very large creatures float and swim; and around 80% of this world remains unexplored. Join Nan Evans and her guest, oceanographer Chris Kelley, as they consider life in deep ocean (part 1 of a three-part program). (KPTZ airdate: April 22, 2026) Learn more: NOAA Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Benthic Deepwater Animal Identification Guide Ocean Exploration Trust University of Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory Archive Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley at Ocean Exploration Trust Chris Kelley at Schmidt Ocean Institute Chris Kelley's lecture: In Deeper Waters: Exploring Earth’s Largest, Yet Least Understood, Biome The Mysterious Deep Sea Animals of the Deep Mysteries of the Deep BBC Earth: The Strangest Creatures of the Ocean Mystery sound recording: SciNews Music by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    28 min

  8. 22 Apr

    Wonders of the Deep Abyss

    Imagine the deep ocean with Nan Evans and her guest, oceanographer and deep sea ecologist Dr. Christopher Kelley. What is life like in the deep ocean and how do scientists even explore those vast regions? (KPTZ airdate: November 4, 2020) Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

    28 min
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Nature Now presents eclectic Pacific Northwest-focused news, insights and observations about the natural world around us. Anything that grabs the attention of the Nature Now team can be heard on these episodes: birds and bees, flowers and trees, the weather and the stars – everything from microscopic Salish Sea plankton to ecosystem dynamics in a changing world. Every member of the Nature Now team is fascinated by the wonders of the natural world around us, is endlessly curious, hungry for new knowledge, and loves to share these passions with our listeners.

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  • Creator
    KPTZ's Nature Now Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Nature Now

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