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November 2016
Lightning Talks at the Seattle Aquarium
Learn about marine science research directly from local scientists during five-minute Lightning Talks, part of the Aquarium’s larger Discover Science Weekend. Lightning Talks speakers and topics: Trevor Branch Associate professor, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington The near extinction and hopeful rebuilding of the Antarctic blue whale: the largest animal ever Carey Kuhn Ecologist, Marine Mammal Laboratory, NOAA Fisheries Using ground-breaking technology to search for the cause of the northern fur seal decline in Alaska Adam P.…
Find out more »7th Annual Northwest Climate Conference
The annual NW Climate Conference is the region's premier opportunity for a cross-disciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas relating to climate impacts and adaptation. The conference brings together up to 400 researchers, resource managers and policy makers from academia, public agencies, sovereign tribal nations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to share the latest climate science, challenges to infrastructure, industry, environment and communities and adaptive solutions. Early Registration Fees: $125 (student/tribal) $225 (regular)
Find out more »Pacific Marine Expo
Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California. More than 450 exhibitors including non-profits, government agencies, equipment companies, propulsion, builders, and suppliers and more Education sessions on marine safety, business management, regulatory issues and technical advancements, and more Daily events including live demonstrations, the Fisherman of the Year Contest, a taping of Seattle Kitchen, a presentation by the Fisher Poets, and an industry bookstore Washington Sea Grant…
Find out more »27th Annual School of Fishery and Aquatic Sciences’ Graduate Student Symposium
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Science presents the 27th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, where current graduate students present some of their proposed or ongoing research in short talks or posters. Come and join us for some, or all of these presentations, which will be held in 207 Anderson Hall. A reception will be held afterwards in Fishery Sciences 203.
Find out more »Seminar — The Chukchi Sea Shelf Habitat and Ecology of Fish and Zooplankton (SHELFZ) Project
Presentator: Dr. Libby Logerwell, Fisheries Interactions Team Lead, Resource Ecology and Fisheries Management Division, Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Find out more »Talk: Shoreline Armoring and Shoreline Monitoring Toolbox
Jason Toft from the University of Washington will be presenting on Shoreline Armoring and Shoreline Monitoring as part of the South Sound Estuary Association's Discovery Speaker Series.
Find out more »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 »King Tide Event – Port Townsend
Witness Washington’s Highest Tide of Year Join coastal experts at the King Tide Viewing Party. November 18 at the Northwest Maritime Center. Each winter, king tides—the highest tides of the year—offer a spectacular shoreside show and a sneak preview of what rising sea levels will mean in years to come. Join Washington Sea Grant and the Washington Department of Ecology for Port Townsend’s first King Tide Viewing Party. Free snacks and hot beverages will take the edge off the chill,…
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