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WSG NEWS
Newly expanded and revised, ‘Heaven on the Half Shell’ tells the story of the oyster in the Pacific Northwest
The second edition of this classic text arrives is available in bookstores April 11.
Russell Callender shares about his career, passions and what lies ahead
Callender retires as WSG director in April.
WSG launches new Pumpout Washington website
The new Pumpout Washington website is the go-to place for all things pumpout, helping Puget Sound boaters keep our water safe and clean.
New Staff: Chandler Countryman
We are thrilled to welcome Chandler Countryman as a resilience and adaptation specialist Washington Sea Grant.
New Staff: Michele Blanchflower
We are thrilled to welcome Michele Blanchflower as the fiscal specialist supervisor at Washington Sea Grant.
WSG helps partners handshake on ocean shipping lanes solution
The Columbia River Crab Fishermen’s Association presented an award to Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant Fisheries Specialist, for her skillful approach to supporting stakeholder engagement.
Meet Emma Duckworth, Undergraduate Science Communications Fellow
We are thrilled to welcome Emma Duckworth as the new undergraduate science communications fellow at Washington Sea Grant.
Sea Gardens Across the Pacific in Signals Magazine
Read about project from the Indigenous Aquaculture Collaborative Network in the publication of the Australian National Maritime Museum.
WSG receives $1.59 million to boost Puget Sound habitat
WSG-led projects selected for funding will focus on sea level rise vulnerability and managing invasive European green crab.
New Staff: Sydney Fishman
We are thrilled to welcome Sydney Fishman as a coastal management specialist at Washington Sea Grant.
Washington Sea Grant 2024–2027 Strategic Plan
Strategic planning processes at the national and state level identified four program areas: Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development, Resilient Communities and Economies, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Seaweed farming in Washington waters
Watch a new video about two aspiring seaweed farmers with different approaches on Vashon Island.
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!
EVENTS
April 21
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills.
April 26
Meet the authors of ‘Heaven on the Half Shell’
This book from WSG and UW Press covers the rich history of the region’s beloved bivalve industry. Event hosted by the King County Library Service.
New date: April 29
Marine Weather Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water.
April 29
NOAA Ocean Exploration Seattle Port Event
This event is open for the public to tour NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer, talk to ocean scientists and learn more about NOAA’s research.
COASTAL CAFÉ
Listen to our Podcast
Find out what’s happening along our shorelines and coast. Listen to Coastal Café radio every other week to hear the latest about cutting-edge marine science and the people who live and work on the Washington coast.
Funding and Fellowships
WSG 2023 Request for Proposals Now Open
Washington Sea Grant requests proposals for one- to two-year research projects from investigators at academic and research institutions throughout the state of Washington. Pre-proposals due February 16, 2023.
WSG’s Science Communications Fellowship for Graduates Now Open
WSG is now accepting applications for the Spring-Summer Science Communications Fellowship for graduate students in Washington State.
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.