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��'s Salish Sea Institute publishes two new papers as part of its 'Emerging Issues' series

April 3, 2025

��'s recently published issues 7 and 8 in its "Emerging Issues in the Salish Sea" series.

Salish Sea region climate change graphic. A red line graph overlaid on a map shows rising temperatures since 1901. "Emerging Issues in the Salish Sea" is also displayed.

Issue 8

Issue 8, "Climate Change in the Salish Sea Region: Historical and Projected Future Trends in Temperature and Precipitation" compares historical and projected future trends in temperature and precipitation to the Salish Sea Region.

This work is important as it spans the US-Canadian border, providing a full scope of climate change impacts in this region.

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Three Indigenous people stand on a rocky beach, holding ceremonial drums. A mountain backdrop frames the Salish Sea. The text highlights community values in marine planning.

Issue 7

Issue 7, "Centering Community Values in Marine Planning," discusses a community mapping project from Howe Sound (Átl’ka7tsem) near Vancouver, B.C. The maps visualized place-based values and revealed why this place is important to community members.

This data is critical to consider when maps are used to inform decisions about ocean access and management.

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