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NEWS
Russell Callender named director of Washington Sea Grant
We are excited to announce that Dr. Callender will join us September 2018.
Five UW Graduates Selected for 2019 Knauss Fellowship
They will work in Washington, D.C. to develop and implement policies on ocean and coastal management, fisheries and marine resources. Congratulations to each of them!
Invasive Crab Found at Two New Sites
A live European green crab was captured at Lagoon Point on south Whidbey Island, and a shell was found at Fidalgo Bay.
Update on National Sea Grant Funding
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee has proposed a bill that would fund the National Sea Grant program for fiscal year 2019.
Become an Otter Spotter!
Woodland Park Zoo, with help from Washington Sea Grant, is studying North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) populations to better understand their relationships within Washington State ecosystems. Learn the difference between river otters, sea otters and other semi-aquatic mammals in this four-page brochure.
Events
July 24
SEA Discovery Center “Discovery Days”
Enjoy story time, learning through exploration, and children’s art projects every Tuesday this summer.
July 25
Shoreline Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer to collect some shoreline profile data at the Powel property on Bainbridge Island.
July 25
SEA Discovery Center Summer Lecture
Offered every Wednesday evening this summer. This week’s talk is on “What’s Happening to the Sea Stars?”
July 28
COASST Marine Debris Training
Participants will learn how to survey local beaches and collect data on the characteristics and location of marine debris.
Our Northwest
Exceptionally beautiful and teaming with life, Washington State enjoys a unique marine environment and relationship with the sea. Washington Sea Grant works with communities, scientists, businesses and government to strengthen this relationship and ensure the responsible use of the marine resources in our Northwest. Read more about how Washington Sea Grant is providing resources to ensure the protection of our marine life, fisheries and shellfish.
Funding and Fellowships
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.