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April 2026
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Bellingham
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Bellingham. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »Molt Search Train-the-Trainer
Molt Search training in action. (Photo credit: Jess Newley) Annual Molt Search Train-the-Trainer (Kingston, WA). Want to lead Molt Search trainings for your community or organization in 2026? This annual training for trainers leads staff and volunteer leaders through an example training, provides peer-learning opportunities, and offers a deep dive into green crab natural history and status of management in Washington. It's a classroom-based opportunity to learn more about the program, network with other Molt Search trainers from across the…
Find out more »Earth Day Molt Search Training : Port Townsend
Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. At this training you’ll learn: About the threats posed by this invasive species and what’s being done about it. How to identify native and European green crabs. How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast. What: Free, hands-on…
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Westport. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! How to participate: Zoom meeting link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09 Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) Attendees will be served in order of arrival Please stay on mute until invited to speak Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until everyone’s had a chance to speak All conversations should be considered public, and may be recorded
Find out more »May 2026
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Seattle
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Seattle. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »Molt Search Training: Seattle
Discover how a simple walk along the beach can help protect Puget Sound. This interactive shoreline program introduces participants to local crab species and the Molt Search monitoring program, supported by Washington Sea Grant. You’ll learn how to identify crab molts, conduct a short beach search, and contribute to community science efforts tracking invasive green crabs. All ages welcome. This free training is hosted by the City of Seattle and provided in-person at Golden Gardens Park by Washington Sea Grant…
Find out more »Molt Search Training: Port Townsend
Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. At this training you’ll learn: About the threats posed by this invasive species and what’s being done about it. How to identify native and European green crabs. How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast. What: Free, hands-on…
Find out more »Participatory science at the leading edge of a biological invasion: European green crab in Washington State
Join WSG Crab Team's Dr. Emily Grason on The Stewardship Network's May webcast. Webcast description: Over the last decade, the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team has collaborated with community members to monitor for and manage a globally damaging invasive species – European green crabs. From successful early detection to current technical capacity building programs, this group has put scientific knowledge to work for tribes, agencies, and communities seeking to protect their shorelines. Join us for this episode to learn about…
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Bellingham
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Bellingham. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
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