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November 2016
Deadline for Submission: Science Communications Fellowship
WSG Science Communications Fellows work for two academic quarters on a range of communications projects, from writing articles for the Sea Star newsletter to developing web content. Fellows are given the opportunity to develop their portfolios as writers and communicators, building bridges between scientific information and public understanding.
Find out more »December 2016
Marine Weather Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather workshop. This is a hands-on class for marine professionals and other boat owners, commercial and recreational. For more information on topics covered refer to the event flyer. Marine Weather Workshop December 2016
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and key contents for a complete first aid kit. For more information download the event flyer First Aid at Sea December 2016.
Find out more »January 2017
Deadline for Submission: NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship
Coastal Management Fellows work for two years with state coastal zone programs on projects proposed by the states and selected by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management. In a mutually beneficial arrangement, each fellow receives on-the-job training in coastal management and policy and, in return, the coastal resources program gets technical assistance from students well-versed in the latest advances in coastal resource science and policy.
Find out more »February 2017
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 »Dams and Dirt: The Coastal Response to the Elwha Dam Removal
How has the removal of the Elwha Dam, the largest dam removal project in US history, affected our environment? Join WSG’s Coastal Hazard Specialist, Ian Miller, to learn more about how the coasts have responded.
Find out more »Deadline for Submission: Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows work for one year on a congressional staff or in a federal agency, where they study, implement and even create marine policy. Ten congressional positions and 30 or more agency positions are available each year. Washington Sea Grant may nominate up to six fellows to be considered by the National Sea Grant office.
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
Class: First Aid at Sea
Learn the skills to save a life at sea. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest Maritime Center are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and essentials for first aid kits.
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop
Prevent and fix common problems. Learn to troubleshoot and maintain fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems in marine diesel engines. Note location is building with big red “7” on it.
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