The Littoral Zone
By: Mari Ana Trench
Language: en
Categories: Science, Earth, Society, Culture, Places, Travel
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.
Episodes
Cetaceans (Whales)
Jan 10, 2026It's whale watching season on the North Pacific coast, strap on some knowledge and grab your binoculars!
Duration: 00:05:00The Mermaid's Purse: The egg case of a Skate
Dec 27, 2025Something 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.
Duration: 00:05:00Call Me by My Name; The Gull
Dec 20, 2025Our 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.
Duration: 00:05:05Pyrosomes - Secret Code Name: Sea Pickles
Dec 13, 2025What 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!
Duration: 00:05:01The Wrack
Nov 22, 2025No 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.
Duration: 00:05:00Coyotes (and Friends)
Nov 22, 2025The 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.
Duration: 00:05:00Jellyfish
Nov 17, 2025Older 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.
Duration: 00:05:00The Pelican Brief
Nov 10, 2025Dive 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.
Duration: 00:05:02