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February 2017
Liberty Bay Open House
Join the Suquamish Tribe Fisheries Department to learn about their Shellfish Program and the anticipated opening of Liberty Bay for shellfish consumption. The open houses will include: Speakers Video Question and answer session For more information, contact Jeff Moore at jmoore@suquamish.nsn.us or Elizabeth Unsell at eunsell@suquamish.nsn.us.
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
Wild Seafood Exchange
WSG is a sponsor of the annual Wild Seafood Exchange, serving independent commercial fishermen who want to learn about marketing, especially direct marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers and seafood buyers. Wild Seafood Exchange is an nine-year partnership between WSG and Philips Publishing (Fishermen’s News), designed to help commercial fishermen who want to sell directly or are currently selling directly to the public, restaurants and retail grocers. The annual exchange provides the information and experience fishermen need to enhance their businesses. Attendees gather to hear panel discussions…
Find out more »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 »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…
Find out more »Class: Marine Weather
Learn how to read the weather before you go. The Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA will offer a three week long adult maritime weather class covering the practical applications of atmospheric and oceanographic science for sailing. Course material will focus on global maritime weather patterns and the role of forecasting and prediction for safe trip planning. Registration fees include the coast of textbook and workbook. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught in (6) 2 hour classes. Ages 18 and up.
Find out more »Wild Salmon Cook-out
The Community Alliance for Global Justice is hosting an educational event about genetically engineered salmon to highlight Northwest tribal relationships to salmon. Free to the public. RSVP at fjp@cagj.org.
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