Feiro Marine Life Center

Like a synthetic siren, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch drew Charles Moore to science; now his research raises deep questions about plastic. Moore first encountered the 2-million-square-mile floating landfill by chance in 1997, as skipper of a catamaran. His discovery turned him into a scientist/activist, and prompted a global reassessment of plastic's invasiveness. Moore chronicles his investigations of our ocean's plastic load in his newly-published book,Plastic Ocean.

Wrangel Island, Russia (not to be confused with Wrangell Island, Alaska) is 2,900 miles of the remotest Arctic wilderness on the planet. Located between the Chuckchi Sea and East Siberian Sea, it has been said that the only place harder to get to is the moon.

Read about some of our wonderful volunteers in the January newsletter.

Tonight, January 5th, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM there will be a presentation on stormwater at the Port Angeles library in the Carver Meeting Room.  This is the 3rd of a 4 part series about stormwater issues and possible solutions.  Dr. Christopher W. May will speak on “Water is a Resource: Keeping it Clean and Reusable.”  Dr.

Read about the release of Octavia, one of our Giant Pacific Octopuses, tidal turbines, and Christmas Anemones in our December Newsletter.

Feiro made the front page of the Peninsula Daily News today.  The article talked about our octopuses and other creatures found down here.  The article is titled "Sea 'aliens' color tanks at Port Angeles marine center."  Check it out!

Looking for an awesome Christmas present for a family member, friend, or even enemy ('tis the season of forgiveness after all)?  Feiro has a few items that would make perfect gifts.  So come on down and take a look!

Fleece Beanie:  $17

Seaweed Print Cards:  $13

Puzzles:  $18

Work Books:  $16

A couple students working on their Senior Culminating Projects through the Feiro made an appearance in the paper last week while they did a beach seine in the harbor.

From the Peninsula Daily News, October 21, 2011. 

We made an appearance on the front page of the Peninsula Daily News today.  Be sure to read about our Jellyfish Visitors.

You know all those wonderful thoughts you've had about the Feiro that you wish you could just shout out to the world and tell everyone?  Here's your chance!  Well, at least to the KONP listening area.  KONP has partnered with Feiro for a pledge drive in late October to raise funds to support our programs.  Talk show host, Todd Ortloff, has agreed to put aside a week, to-be-determined, in October dedicated to Feiro.  He will be interviewing staff, board members, volunteers, and others during his show.  The station will also be running pre-recorded, one-minute clips throughout the day, which