Newsroom
This page provides links to marine-related articles and information.
For more information, story ideas, publications or referrals on marine science issues relating to Puget Sound, the Washington coast or the Pacific Northwest, contact Washington Sea Grant’s Communications office:
Dan Williams
Communications Manager
206.616.6353
dw7@u.washington.edu
David G. Gordon
Science Writer
206.685.8191
davidg@u.washington.edu
Washington Sea Grant in the News
April 2012
- Sea safety and survival course being offered in mid-April
The Seattle Times. April 1, 2012. Mark Yuasa. Item about upcoming WSG sea safety and survival course in Port Townsend.
- Biz Bits: People and businesses in the news
The Herald (Everett, Wash.). April 2, 2012. Column includes item about WSG marine electrical wiring workshop in Seattle. - Rallying to save the souring seas and the Northwest's cherished oyster harvest
Crosscut. April 5, 2012. Eric Scigliano. Story about how a WSG symposium on ocean acidification spawned a state blue ribbon panel that's addressing the issue. - Seacrest Boathouse opening delayed until early summer
The Seattle Times. April 7, 2012. Mark Yuasa. Item about upcoming WSG sea safety and survival course in Port Townsend.
- Washington Governor Convenes Blue Ribbon Panel on Ocean Acidification
The Insider (UW College of the Environment dean's newsletter). April 13, 2012. Item about formation of Blue Ribbon Panel, prompted by WSG symposium on ocean acidification.
- Washington Sea Grant 'Sea Safety & Survival Training'
Three Sheets Northwest. April 20, 2012. Item about upcoming WSG workshop in Tacoma.
- Great weather could boost success for trout-fishing opening Saturday
The Seattle Times. April 22, 2012. Mark Yuasa. Includes information about WSG first aid at sea workshop.
- Celebrating Earth Day; and a Billion Acts of Green campaign passes its goal
Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal. April 30, 2012. Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes. Story on Earth Day events includes mention of a beach clean-up scheduled for Sept. 15, co-sponsored by Sea Grant.
Washington Sea Grant News Releases
- A list of news releases pertaining to Washington Sea Grant activities
Sea Grant Reports and Publications
- Summary Report: Seabird Bycatch Mitigation in Pelagic Longline Fisheries Workshop (2MB PDF*)
- Seafood in the 21st Century Meeting the Needs of Washington’s Fish- and Shellfish-Buying Citizenry—Current Sea Star Feature Story
- Marine Riparian: An Assessment of Riparian Functions in Marine Ecosystems (1MB PDF*)
Additional reports and publications are available online.
Other Marine News Sources
University of Washington
Washington Sea Grant also works closely with other science departments on the University of Washington campus. For additional information about fisheries, oceanography and applied physics:
Sandra Hines
UW News and Information
206.543.2580
shines@u.washington.edu
National Sea Grant Office
For national Sea Grant news, visit http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/newsevents/.
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