The Littoral Zone

Mari Ana Trench
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Come join Mari Ana Trench as we dip our toes into the diverse natural life on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Fun, informative, and 5 minutes! Now on KMUN Astoria, Oregon.

  1. The Pelican Brief

    EPISODE 1

    The Pelican Brief

    Dive bombing? Check. Bratty babies? Check. Cooperative flying pattern? Check. Come learn about the beautiful Brown Pelicans that grace our amazing coast. Listen in on KMUN radio in Astoria, Oregon on 91.9 FM.

    5 min
  2. The Wrack

    EPISODE 2

    The Wrack

    No pristine white beach here in the Pacific Northwest! We've got a whole colony of activity feeding off all that bull kelp and drift wood. Tune in to KMUN in Astoria for more episodes of The Littoral Zone Fridays at noon, just before Science Fridays.

    5 min
  3. Coyotes (and Friends)

    EPISODE 3

    Coyotes (and Friends)

    The coyotes are coming, and they're bringing friends. Tune in to KMUN in Astoria, Oregon on Fridays at 12:01 before Science Fridays for some fun ecology lessons.

    5 min
  4. Jellyfish

    EPISODE 4

    Jellyfish

    Older than trees, Jellyfish of the Pacific have been floating our shores since the beginning of time. Offering more than 200o (discovered) species, tune in with Mari Ana Trench to get a little education on how these beautiful floaters live.

    5 min
  5. Pyrosomes - Secret Code Name: Sea Pickles

    EPISODE 5

    Pyrosomes - Secret Code Name: Sea Pickles

    What are these things showing up all over the beach lately? The stealth submarines are filled with individual zooids, tune in to The Littoral Zone on KMUN Fridays at 12:01 find out more!

    5 min
  6. Call Me by My Name; The Gull

    EPISODE 6

    Call Me by My Name; The Gull

    Our highly misunderstood shorebird, the Gull. That's right folks, drop the 'Sea' 'cause these birds can't be caged by your random titles! Tune in to KMUN in Astoria, Oregon on Fridays at 12:01 to learn more about these iconic thieves.

    5 min
  7. The Mermaid's Purse: The egg case of a Skate

    EPISODE 7

    The Mermaid's Purse: The egg case of a Skate

    Something new is washing up on our shores of late, and you might be lucky to find one! Tune into KMUN at 91.9 FM Astoria this Friday for your 5 minute dose of NW Coastal Ecology.

    5 min
  8. Cetaceans (Whales)

    EPISODE 8

    Cetaceans (Whales)

    It's whale watching season on the North Pacific coast, strap on some knowledge and grab your binoculars!

    5 min
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Come join Mari Ana Trench as we dip our toes into the diverse natural life on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Fun, informative, and 5 minutes! Now on KMUN Astoria, Oregon.

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  • Creator
    Mari Ana Trench
  • Episodes
    19
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Weebil Productions 2026
  • Show Website
    The Littoral Zone