The Littoral Zone

Mountain Lions

Go ahead call them a cougar, or a puma, or a catamount, these big cats are hiding in the shadows waiting for their next meal-but it's not you! Tune into KMUN 91.9 FM Asto

Tufted Puffins

That beak's doing a lot more than catching eyes! Tune into KMUN 91.9 FM Astoria on Friday's at 12:01 PM to soak up 5 minutes of Pacific NW ecology!

Whale Watching in Spring-Humpbacks

They're baaackkk! And they're bringing their newborn calves with them. Tune in to KMUN in Astoria at 91.9 FM for your 5 minute dose of Pacific Northwest Ecology Fridays a

Velella Velella By the Wind Sailors

Every year, these tenacious sea sailors wash up on our Pacific Northwest shores to panic beach goers.., listen in to learn more about our own 'prophylactics of the sea'-V

Geronimo Beavers

Sometimes, when someone thinks you're stinking up the neighborhood, they go to extreme measures!

Bats!

Save the Tequila! Without their specialized pollination for the agave plant, no tequila for you! Learn this an much more in this 5 minute ecology lesson from Mari Ana Tre

Grebes a.k.a. 'The Fonz of Waterbirds'

Beautiful and silent as they dive seamlessly into the water to hunt for prey,,,take away the water, not so much! Tune into KMUN 91.9 in Astoria, Oregon on Fridays at 12:0

Owls

Did you think you need a chiropractor? Try being an owl! With fixed eyes, that neck rotation takes on a whole new level of necessity...Tune in to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria

Steller Sea Lions

They're large, they're loud, and they are an important addition to our Pacific Northwest shores!. Tune in to hear some fun facts about our Pacific Northwest Steller Sea l

Giant Pacific Octopus

5 minutes of informative fun about these highly intelligent sea creatures that are masters of disguise. Tune into the Littoral Zone on Astoria's KMUN Community radio @ 91

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 KM

Sea Stars (A.K.A. Starfish)

Did you think human digestion was complicated? Tune in to KMUN 91.9 FM in Astoria, Oregon to learn about the unique digestive practices of those cute little Starfish!

Dungeness Crab

Not just a tasty meal, Dungeness Crab is an important component of a our well-regulated fishingindustry. Tune into KMUN at 91.9 FM in Astoria to learn about Pacific NW ec

Cetaceans (Whales)

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

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

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, Oreg

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 12:0

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

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.

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