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May 2016
Talk: Tipping points and transformations in coupled human-ocean systems
The University of Washington IGERT Program on Ocean Change welcomes Dr. Anne Salomon, Associate Professor and Hakai Professor, School of Resource & Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University. Dr. Salomon will be giving a talk on her work titled "Tipping points and transformations in coupled human-ocean systems." Using three case studies, she will discuss key characteristics of coupled human–ocean systems, factors that confer their resilience and pathways that ease transformations when abrupt change occurs. The event will be in the School of…
Find out more »June 2016
First Aid at Sea Workshop – June 3
A safe and fun start to the boating season! Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved first aid at sea course. It will be held on Friday, June 3, in the Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Bldg., Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and key contents for a complete first aid kits. Cost: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)
Find out more »Cascadia Rising 2016
Emergency Operations and Coordination Centers (EOC/ECCs) at all levels of government and the private sector will activate to conduct a simulated field response operation within their jurisdictions and with neighboring communities, state EOCs, FEMA, and major military commands. Conducting successful life-saving and life-sustaining response operations in the aftermath of a Cascadia Subduction Zone disaster will hinge on the effective coordination and integration of governments at all levels. One of the primary goals of Cascadia Rising is to train and test this whole community approach…
Find out more »Processing Plant Tour and Cooking Demonstration
Come and tour our main Processing Plant in Shelton! We will be leading tours every 30 minutes starting at 10 am. After the tour, enjoy a cooking demonstration by our very own Xinh Dwelley! She will show you all the techniques that you need to make a delicious pot of clams.
Find out more »Shellfish Seed Facility, Farm Tour and Oyster BBQ
Come out to our farms and learn how our oysters are grown! Our farm managers will be out BBQing oysters and giveing people tours around our farms and seed setting facilities.
Find out more »Hatchery Tour
Come tour our hatchery and learn all that goes into making all of our shellfish from their earliest phase of life! Our Hatchery Manager, Dave, will be leading tours every hour starting at 11 am.
Find out more »Oakland Bay Day
Oakland Bay Day is a free, family-friendly celebration of the natural and cultural resources of Oakland Bay and the surrounding watershed. The event features hands-on, family-friendly activities related to the water, land, plants and animals found in the beautiful South Puget Sound area. Visit with local resource agencies, community groups and nonprofits for more information and tips to protect Oakland Bay. Taylor Shellfish and Xinh Dwelley will be cooking delicious shellfish and there will be live music, a trivia scavenger hunt for…
Find out more »Science Cafe (Olympia)
Curious what all the fuss about European green crabs is about, and whether you should be concerned? Join us at Orca Books in Olympia for a presentation and discussion of the history of the global spread of European green crabs, as well as a critical evaluation of the risk they pose to Washington's inland shorelines. Learn about the work that is being done by more than 90 Crab Team volunteers working all around Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and the…
Find out more »Recreational Crab Openings
Recreational crab fishing season openings for Dungeness and Red Rock Crab: Opens: 6:00am June 16, 2016 Closes: September 5, 2016 Marine Area 4, Neah Bay - East of Tatoosh-Bonilla line Marine Area 5 Sekiu and Pillar Point Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, north of the Hood Canal Bridge to the line connecting Foulweather Bluff and Olele Point Marine Area 12, Hood Canal Marine Area 13, South Puget Sound (opened June 2, 2016) Once opened, crab fishing will be allowed Thursdays through Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be closed.…
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