Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Much of Puget Sound lies beyond the shallow waters we see from shore. Beneath the surface is a largely hidden world of complex reefs, soft sediments, and the fish and invertebrates that live there. This talk offers a look into these deeper waters through underwater video from remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys and insights from WDFW's long-term monitoring efforts. With a focus on fish populations, it highlights species that are rarely seen, shares stories of population decline and ongoing recovery efforts, and explores what they can tell us about the health of Puget Sound’s deepest ecosystems.