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January 2017
Talk: European Green Crabs in Padilla Bay – Friends of Skagit Beaches
Captures of five European green crabs on San Juan Island and in Padilla Bay last fall mark the first evidence that this global invader has expanded its range into Washington's Salish Sea. Are you interested to learn what we know about green crab in these areas, what the next steps are in responding to these sightings, and what you can do to help? Join Crab Team for a public talk by Emily Grason, Program Coordinator, and you'll be one of the best-informed beachgoers around!…
Find out more »February 2017
Lecture: State of the Salish Sea – A Virtual Tour
The Marine Science and Technology Center at Highline College brings Chrys Bertolotto, who will present a lecture as part of their Science on the Sound Series.
Find out more »Introduction to Marine Refrigeration
Join instructor Doug Canon from Marine Refrigeration Solutions for a workshop on marine refrigeration. The workshop is co-sponsored by Washington Sea Grant, Integrated Marine Systems and Marine Refrigeration Solutions. Topics covered include: • Why chill • Ways to chill • Pros and cons to chilling • How to save time and money when adding a chilling system • Components and considerations for a quality marine refrigeration system • Refrigerated Sea Water (RSW) demonstrations will also be included in the workshop.
Find out more »Talk: Environmental Programs at the Port of Olympia
Rachael Jamison, Director for Environmental Studies for the Port of Olympia, will be presenting on the port's environmental programs as part of the South Sound Estuary Association's Discovery Speaker Series.
Find out more »Crab Team Training Workshop (FULL)
This event is now full. Thank you to those who signed up! If you would still like to attend, please see the March training workshop at Padilla Bay, or other regional trainings on Crab Team's events calendar. Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries in north Puget Sound? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to be our "Boots in the Mud" and join the Crab Team volunteer corps - no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An…
Find out more »24th Conference for Shellfish Growers
First convened by Washington Sea Grant in 1991, the Conference for Shellfish Growers brings together representatives from the shellfish industry, government and academia. The 2017 conference will focus on permitting, emerging issues and shellfish culture. The conference agenda is now available. Registration is now open: Download the registration form.
Find out more »March 2017
Talk: European Green Crabs in Washington’s Salish Sea – Whatcom MRC
Captures of five European green crabs on San Juan Island and in Padilla Bay last fall mark the first evidence that this global invader has expanded its range into Washington’s Salish Sea. Are you interested to learn what we know about green crab in these areas, what the next steps are in responding to these sightings, and what you can do to help? Join Crab Team for a public talk by Emily Grason, program coordinator, and you’ll be one of the best-informed beachgoers around!…
Find out more »Crab Team Training Workshop (Port Orchard)
This event is free, but registration is required. Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries in Washington's Salish Sea? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to be our “Boots in the Mud” and join the Crab Team volunteer corps – no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An introduction to pocket estuaries and the invasion threat from European green crabs; Learning and practicing the monitoring protocols; Joining a team of 3 – 5 volunteers and selecting a…
Find out more »Lecture: Climate Chaos: Local International Examples of Our Changing Oceans
The Marine Science and Technology Center at Highline College brings Dr. Rick Keil and Miranda Stach, University of Washington School of Oceanography, to present as part of their Science on the Sound Series.
Find out more »Crab Team Training Workshop (San Juan Island)
This event is free, but registration is required. Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries in north Puget Sound? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to be our "Boots in the Mud" and join the Crab Team volunteer corps - no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An introduction to pocket estuaries and the invasion threat from European green crabs; Learning and practicing the monitoring protocols; Joining a team of 3 - 5 volunteers and selecting a…
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