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January 2020
First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Building Fishermen’s…
Find out more »February 2020
Orca Bowl
Each year, high school students from across Washington come together for a day of friendly competition and exciting enrichment experiences at Orca Bowl, the state’s regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB) event. Washington Sea Grant partners with several units within UW’s College of the Environment to offer the program. Orca Bowl challenges and recognizes Washington state’s high school students’ knowledge of the world’s oceans. During the daylong competition, hosted at the University of Washington Seattle campus, teams compete in a round-robin…
Find out more »Marine Wiring and Diesel Engine Workshops in Port Townsend
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to safely wire their boats or troubleshoot their diesel engines. Washington Sea Grant, The Port of Port Townsend and WSU Jefferson County Extension are co-sponsoring two workshops in Port Townsend that will cover essential skills for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters: marine wiring and diesel engine troubleshooting. The Diesel Engine Troubleshooting workshop will cover troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling…
Find out more »Marine Weather Workshop in Poulsbo
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Poulsbo are cosponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to avoid them The key features of low pressure systems How 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages How pressure…
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED: Rivers and Oceans Film Festival (to be rescheduled for summer)
Be it in the form of rain, flowing in the streams and rivers, or part of the ocean, there are few things that define life on the Olympic Peninsula more than water. Those who cherish, enjoy or want to learn about the Olympic Peninsula and its rivers and oceans are invited to the 7th Annual River & Ocean Film Festival at the Rainforest Arts Center. “The River & Ocean Film Festival has become an integral part of Forks’ Annual RainFest…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED: Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Port Townsend
It is with an abundance of caution that the director of Washington Sea Grant has decided to cancel this event. Washington Sea Grant does not want to risk anyone’s health and wellness given the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in our state. Current information regarding the University’s communications and protocols can be found at uw.edu/coronavirus. Rescheduling information will be posted soon. Thank you for your support of Washington Sea Grant programs. ** Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the…
Find out more »November 2020
Preview of the 2020 Eastern Bering Sea Pollock Stock Assessment
The University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the College of the Environment invite you to attend a preview of the most recent assessment of Eastern Bering Sea (EBS) pollock—the target of one of the world’s largest fisheries. The purpose of this forum is to provide fishery stakeholders and the public the opportunity to learn about the status of the EBS pollock stock and discuss the science underlying the assessment. Dr. Jim Ianelli, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center…
Find out more »Marine Weather Workshop
This workshop is now full. Washington Sea Grant and Jefferson County WSU Extension are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to avoid them The key features of low pressure systems How 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages How pressure gradients affect wind in Washington waters What…
Find out more »December 2020
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 »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…
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