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WSG NEWS
Announcing Two New Positions at WSG
Washington Sea Grant has two outstanding opportunities for experienced and innovative program managers
Congrats to the 2020 Orca Bowl Winners
This year’s Orca Bowl winning team comes from Bellevue, Washington.
From the Director: The Pull of King Tides
WSG invited community members in Westport and Bellingham to join our coastal experts in witnessing these extremely high tides and to learn about what king tides can teach us about the future of Washington State.
Lessons from the 2011 Tsunami
WSG tsunami specialist Carrie Garrison-Laney attended the second World Bosai Forum to see what Washington can learn from the tragedy in Japan.
Congratulations to Former Knauss Fellow Michelle Chow
After working on environmental policy in Washington, D.C., Chow now joins the Washington Environmental Council as a stormwater and toxics policy manager.
EVENTS
February 26
Marine Weather Workshop in Poulsbo
Learn how to avoid strong wind systems, find weather windows, use computer models and more.
February 27
Wild Seafood Exchange
A chance for commercial fishermen to learn about direct marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers and seafood buyers.
March 9–10
Register Now for the 27th Conference for Shellfish Growers
Don’t miss this annual opportunity to discuss the most current issues and relevant research on aquaculture with shellfish producers, researchers, students and managers from around the Pacific Northwest.
March 6
Night Time Pier Peer
Join WSG and Kitsap Beach Naturalists as they shine a light on the amazing life that flourishes in the winter waters.
Where is Washington Sea Grant?
Explore the Washington Sea Grant Story Map by clicking any point on the map – and learn what we are up to around the State!
Funding and Fellowships
2020 NOAA Sea Grant National Aquaculture Funding Opportunity – Request for Proposals
WSG is requesting proposals for one- to three-year projects addressing economic and market needs of the U.S. Aquaculture Industry from investigators at academic, research and education institutions throughout the state of Washington. Notice of intent to submit must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on February 26.
Applications Open for 2020 Graduate Science Communications Fellowship
The program enables fellows to work for two quarters on marine-related science communications.
Applications Open for 2020 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The program, sponsored by the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program, enables fellows to work for one year on marine policy in Washington DC.
Applications Open for 2020 NOAA NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship in Fisheries Science
This three-year paid fellowship program places a Ph.D. student in a research-based position with NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service.
Program Development
WSG sets aside a portion of its federal budget for small grants that allow timely responses to new or changing needs and provide the capacity to plan and begin implementing emerging programs.