An Ocean on the Edge

Understanding the Changing World Between Land and Sea

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Along the northwestern tip of the continental United States, large rocky stacks rise like sentinels from the mist.

Shrouded in beauty and wonder, the expansive coastline of Olympic National Park sets a dramatic stage for the convergence of several unique ecosystems.

Pristine, glacier-capped mountains painted in lush rainforests descend swiftly into the crashing waves where land meets sea.

This is where our story begins.

Produced by the Southern California Research Learning Center, June 25, 2021.