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Lake Union is busy with all those boats, so how do seaplanes land safely?

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Slideshow Icon1 of 5Sailboats crowd Lake Union during Duck Dodge on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, as seen from Gas Works Park in Seattle. Seaplanes do not land on Lake Union during Duck Dodge.
Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer

Rowing a tiny boat can make a person feel small, especially with sea planes taking off and landing nearby.

A few listeners asked us the same question: How do boats, kayaks and sea planes co-exist on Lake Union?

On this episode of SoundQs, we'll give to answer from both perspectives; high up in the air and down on the water.

Listen to the episode by clicking the play button above or on your favorite podcast app. SoundQs is a weekly podcast where KUOW reporters tackle questions submitted by our listeners.

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