September 6, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Science Communications Fellow
When I first sat down with Dawn Ruquet in the Taylor Shellfish restaurant located in Pioneer Square, Seattle, she assured me that her story was ordinary, nothing to write home about. I smiled and told her that we would see about that. As a beloved member of the Taylor Shellfish Farms team, I had a hunch Dawn’s ...
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is pleased to have a project selected for funding through the NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Workforce Development Support Projects competition.
The WSG project seeks to revive a previously successful crew training program by updating it to reflect current industry needs and adding ...
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August 25, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow
Another recipe for our Discover West Coast Seafood series! With the heat this summer, it’s hard to turn on the oven… but it might be worth it for this easy pesto salmon recipe. Besides, the cook time is only 10–12 minutes for fresh, summery flavors. We thank both
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that two University of Washington (UW) graduate students, Zoe Rand and Anna Simeon, have been selected for the 2023 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship in population and ecosystem dynamics.
Since 1999, the NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship program has trained the next generation of specialized experts in fisheries management. The program addresses the critical need for future fisheries scientists with expertise in stock ...
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July 28, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow
This week on our Discover West Coast Seafood series, we have a recipe that is sure to entice even a seafood skeptic. San Diego-based executive chef, Andrew Bachelier, developed this Japanese-inspired dish featuring rich Manila clams and mouthwatering smoked pork belly. You can find this recipe and many more ...
Read MoreJuly 11, 2023
Three Washington marinas were recertified as part of Washington’s Clean Marina program. Port of Everett Marina, Semiahmoo Marina, and Narrows Marina surpassed the minimum pollution prevention requirements by a wide margin and successfully passed ...
July 10, 2023
Read on UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences News.
Jason Toft from the UW Wetland Ecosystem Team has been monitoring shoreline armor restoration in Puget Sound for over a decade at sites where artificial armor on beaches has been removed to facilitate the restoration of intertidal areas.
Shoreline armor, also known as seawalls and bulkheads, occurs on over 25% of Puget Sound’s shorelines and was historically installed along homes and infrastructure to address erosion risk. We now know that ...
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July 7, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow
We have another #DiscoverWestCoastSeafood recipe for you! This coconut-crusted rockfish tacos recipe, courtesy of Alaska Seafood, really celebrates summertime. The crispy panko-crusted rockfish pairs perfectly with an herby slaw and Vietnamese-inspired sweet and sour sauce that you’ll want to put on everything. Happy cooking!
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Read MoreBy Olivia Horwedel, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Deep blue ocean waters push against rocky shorelines and coastal forests. Eagles soar overhead. In the distance, whales surface, taking a moment to breathe as they navigate through the ocean’s waters. This incredibly unique landscape, situated at the Northwest tip of Washington state, is the ...
Read MoreBy Andrea Richter-Sanchez, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Have you ever seen a jellyfish floating in Puget Sound? Chances are, it was a moon jellyfish. Moon jellies, or Aurelia labiata have had large blooms — high numbers in certain areas — in the past several years.
Moon jelly aggregations normally form in the summer in Puget ...
Read MoreBy Samantha Larson, WSG Science Writer
From one set of hands to another, each rock was passed down the human chain from the beach to the sea. Some of the rocks could be held in one palm and easily passed. Others were the size of small boulders, requiring strong posture and extra exertion to settle the rocks into their ...
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June 23, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow
When it’s as hot out as it is today, the last thing most of us want to do is turn on the stove. This week on our #DiscoverWestCoastSeafood recipe series, you don’t have to! We’re sharing a black cod ceviche recipe, courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant.
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June 20, 2023
We are thrilled to welcome Ashleigh Epps as a new aquaculture specialist at Washington Sea Grant.
Ashleigh works to address challenges and opportunities associated with aquaculture as part of the Aquaculture and Water Quality Team by collaborating with diverse individuals, companies and entities based in the West Coast region in Pacific and Gray’s Harbor counties. Her first foray into ...
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June 16, 2023
By Katalin Plummer, WSG Graduate Science Communications Fellow
This week on our in our Discover West Coast Seafood recipe series, we have grilled sockeye salmon with a huckleberry compote, courtesy of NOAA Fisheries. This summer recipe celebrates the season by featuring fresh huckleberries and blueberries. Sockeye salmon is a great choice for dinner ...