A Slow Start to the 2020 Green Crab Season

May 8, 2020

Like so many other projects and programs right now, partners contributing to state-wide efforts to manage European green crabs are trying to figure out what can safely be done, in the midst of the global pandemic, to address the urgent threat of invasion. In particular, there has been concern that green crabs won’t wait until COVID-related isolation measures are lifted to continue their population growth and spread, and that we could miss a critical ...

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Local and Coastal: Blackened Whitefish Tacos

May 8, 2020 

By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant 

Blackened whitefish wrapped in a warm homemade tortilla is delicious in its own right, but a squeeze of lime, dollop of smashed avocado, and a couple pickled jalapeño slices really take these tacos to the next level. Rockfish is a great staple for blackening, but other species ...

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Local and Coastal: Whole Dungeness Crab

May 1, 2020

By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant 

While cleaning crabs may be intimidating to first-timers, don’t let that get in the way of enjoying Dungeness crab at home. Becky Selengut, local chef, educator, and writer, makes cleaning crab simple with her tutorial, available here. If you’re using pre-cooked crab, ...

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Local and Coastal: Rockfish and Chips Recipe

April 28, 2020

Eat local and support Washington’s Commercial Seafood: wild, sustainable, delicious.

We just can’t seem to get enough rockfish lately! This recipe for Rockfish and Chips is a tasty and comforting crowd pleaser that can be whipped up in surprisingly little time. What’s even better is that it uses locally caught Washington Rockfish! Buying Washington seafood ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Washington Sea Grant: Terms and Definitions, Values and Roadmap Goals

From the spring 2020 Sea Star print newsletter

Terms and Definitions

Diversity: Demographic representation and appreciation of individual, social, economic, and cultural differences. WSG embraces individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, cultures, religions, citizenship statuses, marital statuses, education levels, job classifications, veteran status, income, and socioeconomic statuses.

Equity: A state, quality, or ideal of being fair and just. WSG is committed to fair and just opportunities for all persons. WSG works to challenge and respond ...

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Making Adventure Accessible

Sea Wolf Adventures takes passengers with disabilities to the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful places

From the spring 2020 Sea Star print newsletter

Kimber Owen, owner of Sea Wolf Adventures, has an exceptional memory for the people that she’s taken on her 12-passenger cruise ship, which frequents Pacific Northwest jewels such as the San Juan Islands and Glacier Bay National Park. There was the police officer who wanted to propose to his girlfriend but, fearing he ...

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Local and Coastal: One-Dish Rockfish Recipe

April 24, 2020 

By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant

The harbingers of summer are calling in Washington– windows are opening, the trees are greening, and we’re sitting down to dinner while it’s still light out. This one-dish rockfish cheers on the summertime feeling, as it’s a breeze to make and leaves you feeling light and nourished. To round out the ...

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WSG Crab Team Receives 2020 Salish Sea Science Prize

April 22, 2020

The SeaDoc Society announced Washington Sea Grant Crab Team as the 2020 winner of the Salish Sea Science Prize. The SeaDoc Society, a program of the UC Davis Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, awards the Salish Sea Science Prize every two years in recognition of scientists whose work results in the improved health of fish and wildlife populations in the Salish Sea. 

The Sea Doc Society recognized the Crab Team for their use of science to improve the health of the Salish ...

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Where Are Fellows Now?

April 21, 2020

Washington Sea Grant’s fellowships give students and recent graduates the real-world experience in marine research, policy and communication they need to help jump-start their careers.

These fellows go on to do amazing things around the world. You can now explore the rich and varied careers of past fellows with the interactive “Where Are Fellows Now?” map.

Find more information about the fellowship programs here, ...

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