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The Littoral Zone

Mari Ana Trench

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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S1 · E42
Saturday · 5 min
Blacktail Deer
Keep your eyes peeled for our coastal neighbors, they're headed to the beach! Tune in every Friday to KMUN 91.9 in Astoria at 12:01pm for your weekly 5 minute dose of coastal ecology!
S1 · E41
October 17 · 5 min
Great Blue Herons
If you're going to stand around in cold water all day waiting for your lunch to swim by, you'd better have good socks! Unless you're a Great Blue Heron!
S1 · E40
October 10 · 5 min
Mountain Beavers
Not related to beavers, and doesn't really live in the mountains...this elusive critter is often mistaken for a gopher. Tune into KMUN 91.9FM in Astoria, Oregon Fridays at 12:01PM for your 5 minute dose of Coastal ecology!
S1 · E39
October 3 · 5 min
Bull Kelp
Of course it's seaweed, but it's really, really important seaweed! Tune into KMUN 91.9FM in Astoria, Oregon every Friday at 12:01pm for your 5 minute dose of Coastal ecology!
S1 · E38
September 26 · 5 min
Surf Scoters
The least studied sea duck spends its winter vacation on the Oregon Coast! Take that, Florida! Tune in every Friday to KMUN 91.9FM in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 Minute dose of coastal ecology.
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September 12 · 5 min
Dragonflies
You may have noticed a few more dragonflies this year...tune into KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria, Oregon on Fridays at 12:01pm for your 5 minute dose of Pacific Northwest ecology.
S1 · E36
August 22 · 5 min
Albacore Tuna- The Chicken of the Sea
Sure they're tasty, but did you know they can travel in schools 19 miles wide? Tune in Fridays at 12:01pm to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria for you 5 minutes of coastal ecology!
S1 · E35
August 15 · 5 min
Oysters Oysters Oysters
Who is tastier than a Pacific NW Oyster? Challenge accepted! Tune in Fridays to KMUN 91.9 in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology.
S1 · E34
August 8 · 5 min
Sea foam
Strangely important, this natural occurrence has some tragedy associated with it. Tune in on Fridays at 12:01pm to KMUN in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology.
S1 · E32
July 25 · 5 min
Black Bears
Small but mighty, these fellows rule the Pacific Northwest! Just keep the snack out of the car, and you should be fine...Tune in to KMUN in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 minutes of coastal ecology.
S1 · E31
July 11 · 5 min
Barnacles
What kept Charles Darwin locked into an eight year relationship with these funky little sea creatures? Who says size doesn't matter...Tune into KMUN in Astoria, Oregon every Friday at 12:01pm for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology.
S1 · E30
July 4 · 5 min
Martens
PIne Martens, Humboldt Martens, Coastal Marten and even 'coastal DPS of the Pacific Marten' take your pick at the correct name, you're still unlikely to spot one... Listen in for your 10 minutes of Coastal Ecology with Mari Ana Trench!
S1 · E29
June 20 · 5 min
Are the Bees Okay?
Today we're taking a look at the state of bees. Not just those cute honeybees we're building little houses for in our gardens...Tune in to KMUN in Astoria for your 5 minute dose of Coast ecology.
S1 · E28
June 13 · 5 min
Orcas A.K.A. Killer Whales
Why would an apex predator create a fashion trend? Tune in to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology!
S1 · E27
June 6 · 5 min
Sea Otter 841
Watch, hide, vanish. That is the Sea Otter rulebook... unless you're Otter 841! Learn more about this epic surfboard-stealing weasel in this weeks episode.
S1 · E26
May 30 · 4 min
A Fish Story-Salmon
So much a part of the Pacific Northwest, Salmon helped build the forest! Tune in to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria Oregon Fridays at 12:01 for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology with Mari Ana Trench on the Littoral Zone!
S1 · E25
May 23 · 5 min
Sand Dollars
Sure, they might make a lovely souvenir....but what exactly are you taking home in your beach bag? Tune in Fridays at 12:01Pm to KMUN Community radio in Astoria, Oregon for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology.
S1 · E24
May 16 · 4 min
American Bald Eagles
Ben Franklin wanted a turkey to be the National Bird...and he might have been on to something! Tune in to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria, Oregon on Fridays at 12:01 PM for your 5 minute dose of Pacific Northwest ecology!
S1 · E23
May 9 · 5 min
Hermit Crabs
If you think your housing search is rough, check out these little naked fellows, pant-less, and searching for new digs is a regular occurrence with these tiny crustaceans. Tune into KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria for your 5 minutes of coastal ecology!
S1 · E22
May 2 · 5 min
Roosevelt Elk
Exhibiting an ability to stop traffic that would make any influencer jealous, this massive forest-dwellers continue to thrive around our Pacific Northwest forests. Tune into KMUN 91.9 FM Fridays at 12:01 for your 5 minute dose of coastal ecology!

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