Education, Training and Public Information

Educating the workforce and informing the public as a means of sustaining the vitality of marine resources and the enviable lifestyle in Washington and the Pacific Northwest

Research Goals

Maintain a highly trained workforce that sustains the vitality of the marine and coastal environment of Washington state and the nation.

Develop a scientifically literate and environmentally informed citizenry in order to encourage stewardship of Washington's marine and coastal resources.

Promote high-quality, interdisciplinary marine education.