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January 2017
Talk: European green crabs in Washington’s inland waters – Whidbey Sound Water Stewards
Adult male European green crab, one of four captured in Padilla Bay in September 2016. Photo: Jeff Adams 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…
Find out more »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 »Deadline for Submission: Sea Grant/NOAA Fisheries Graduate Fellowship
Applications Due: January 27, 2017. Ph.D. candidates interested in the population and ecosystem dynamics of living marine resources and the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing their status can receive up to three years of funding. Ph.D. students in marine resource economics, concentrating on the conservation and management of living marine resources, can receive two years of funding.
Find out more »February 2017
Pier Peer in Tacoma
Explore the intertidal zone and discover elusive marine organisms with experienced naturalists. After a chilly night of adventure, warm up with a mug of hot coco, courtesy of the organizers. Pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Talk: Sea Level Rise on the Olympic Peninsula – Everything You Need to Know
Sea level rise is changing our coasts and poses potential hazards for coastal communities. Ian Miller, Washington Sea Grant's Coastal Hazard Specialist, will discuss the future of sea level change and what it means for Olympic Peninsula residents.
Find out more »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 »Starlight Beach Walk
Grab a flashlight, your rubber boots and some warms clothes to join naturalists under the stars to explore the unique sea life of Washington's tide pools. Return to the Olympic Beach Visitor's Center to warm up with some hot chocolate when the night is over.
Find out more »Families with Children: Mini Explorers (ages 3-5) High Tide, Low Tide
Estuaries are diverse and distinct ecosystems characterized by the ebb and flow of marine and fresh waters. Join the staff of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and learn how the plants and animals of the Skagit river valley deal with such a dynamic environment.
Find out more »Nighttime Low-tide Beach Walk
Don your rubber boots, grab a flashlight and join Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist staff and volunteers to explore the intertidal world of Washington's coasts.
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.
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