Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
Washington Clean Vessel Act Program expands pumpout options for boaters
With the boating season officially underway, it’s time for Washington boaters to brush up on their knowledge for leaving a healthy wake for all to enjoy.
With Washington Sea Grant Skills and Drills training, aspiring commercial fishermen get their sea legs
In a new WSG training, students learned navigation and sea safety, how to mend nets, triage boat repair, and much more.
WSG welcomes Mel Lemke, Graduate Science Communications Fellow
We are excited to announce that on May 7, WSG welcomed Mel Lemke as the 2025 Graduate Science Communications Fellow!
WSG Director update: Our federal funding status
On Friday, April 11, news outlets began reporting on the Trump Administration’s proposal to make deep cuts to NOAA funding, including completely eliminating NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). Uncertainties around the continuation of federal funding have now grown significantly, causing concern for the future of our program.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Clean Marina Washington Program
Learn more about the WSG-managed Clean Marina Washington Program and its impact on boating communities throughout Washington.
Nicole Naar Receives 2025 College of the Environment Outstanding Community Impact Award
We are happy to announce that Nicole Naar, WSG social science and education specialist, was selected to receive the UW College of the Environment’s 2025 Outstanding Community Impact Award!
Washington Sea Grant Tide’s Out trainings help to skill up the shellfish industry
WSG’s new training series meets a shellfish industry desire for more professional development for its workers.
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
WSG Seaweed Office Hours | Virtual, May 27
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available at the link above.
Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) | Bellingham, May 27-28
The Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course is a two-day intensive first aid course built to help commercial fishermen prevent and treat injuries they are likely to encounter at sea.
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Workshop | Bellingham, May 30-31
These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills.
COASTAL CAFÉ
Funding and Fellowships
Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
A unique educational opportunity for early or shifting career professionals to provide additional capacity for coastal communities around coastal resilience. Highly motivated, qualified individuals are teamed with mentors in a host office for two years, working on coastal resilience-related projects.
Applications due: June 18, 2025
Washington Sea Grant Coastal Keystone Fellowship
The WSG Keystone Fellowship program is committed to broadening and enhancing access for all students who wish to pursue careers in marine science and policy.
Applications due: June 24, 2025