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December 2020
Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Meadhbh Moriarty, Marine Scotland Science / Ulster University, UK, will present Combining fisheries surveys to inform marine species distribution modeling. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
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Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Madison Hall, AFSC, NRC post-doc, will present The science-industry rockfish research collaboration in Alaska. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Radio: WSG Crab Team
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Tonight's topic: The European green crab is considered one of the world’s worst invasive species. Emily Grason and Jeff Adams are both experts in aquatic invasive species and as marine ecologists with Washington Sea Grant, they oversee a comprehensive…
Find out more »Boating Facilities Grant Workshop
Learn how to get grants for your boating facility through this free, online workshop offered in collaboration with Washington Sea Grant. This includes accessing several state and federal grants that cover up to 75 percent of infrastructure and maintenance costs. The workshop will also discuss opportunities to leverage different grants to maximize funding. The following programs will be covered: Boating Facilities Program Grants Boating Infrastructure Grants Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Program Grants Vessel Turn-In Program Clean Marina Certification No Discharge…
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Radio: WSG Crab Team
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Tonight’s topic: The European green crab is considered one of the world’s worst invasive species. Emily Grason and Jeff Adams are both experts in aquatic invasive species and as marine ecologists with Washington Sea Grant, they oversee a…
Find out more »March 2021
New Crab Team Volunteer Orientation (*virtual*)
This year, we're bringing on a small number of new volunteers to meet targeted needs of sites within our current 55-site network. No prior experience is necessary, but all participants must be at least 16 years old. We invite you to read about what it's like to be Boots in the Mud with Crab Team. To find out if an opportunity to join a site team might be available near you, check out this site map, which details which teams need…
Find out more »May 2021
50th Anniversary Lunch & Learn: Building Resilience Through Innovation and Community Engagement
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Washington Sea Grant with this special event with the interdisciplinary team behind the Washington Coast Resilience Project. Featuring: Nicole Faghin, coastal management specialist, Washington Sea Grant Harriet Morgan, research consultant, Climate Impacts Group Ian Miller, coastal hazards specialist, Washington Sea Grant This webinar is part of Collaborating Across Difference, a three-part series to commemorate 50 years of Washington Sea Grant providing research, outreach, communications and education to Washington’s marine communities. The series, held in partnership with EarthLab,…
Find out more »Yellow Rope on the Beach: a webinar for students grades 6-12
Fragments of yellow rope are washing ashore on beaches in Washington and Oregon. Where did these three-strand braided yellow polypropylene rope pieces come from, and how can this type of marine debris be reduced? Students, join this webinar to find out how yellow rope is used, ways the pieces escape into the marine environment, and the steps oyster growers are taking to find a solution for this problem. There will be time at the end of the presentations to ask…
Find out more »State of the Oyster Study
State of the Oyster Study invites you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and Puget Sound. Collection dates for the 2021 season are: May 31 • June 27 • July 25 • August 22 Samples with payment and collection forms may be dropped off at the following locations only on the dates listed above, from noon – 2:30 p.m. Hunter Farms - 1921 E. State Route 106, Union QFC parking lot,…
Find out more »August 2021
Septic Sense Webinar
Join the Snohomish Conservation District for an interactive and informative class about caring for your septic system to extend its longevity and avoid costly repairs. This webinar will teach you about: Different types of systems and how they function Funding sources for repairs And much more! The webinar will be led by Teri King, a septic specialist with Washington Sea Grant. Teri offers many years of experience hosting septic workshops throughout the Puget Sound. Her workshops are engaging, informative, and…
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