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August 2015
Washington State International Kite Festival
This year, Washington Sea Grant will have a booth at the colorful Washington State 2015 International Kite Festival. Visit with Marine Outreach Specialist Kevin Decker and watch as the sky fills with high flying kite action and choreographed movement. The Kite Festival draws kite fliers from around the world and thousands of spectators gather to watch and have fun with their own kite flying adventures. Kevin will be sharing information on Marine Spacial Planning.
Find out more »Science Under Sail
Wheeler Theatre, Fort Worden, Port Townsend Free Sponsored by Regina Maris Society A symposium on the importance of citizen science, as experienced by students, crew, and scientists who sailed the oceans aboard the old barquentine r/v Regina Maris. From 1976-85 r/v Regina Maris sailed under the flag of the Ocean Research and Education Society (RES) and conducted ocean research. Listen to the spirited conversations of veteran marine science researchers who spent their early careers aboard the ship - and learn about…
Find out more »Rising Sea Levels Seminar in Port Angeles, WA
Port Townsend faces the possibility of more flooding by 2030 while Port Angeles and Neah Bay are so far keeping pace with sea level rise, but that could change within the next 85 years, according to a climate change study that will be discussed at a free seminar this week. Ian Miller, coastal hazards specialist with Washington Sea Grant, and Cindy Jayne of the North Olympic Development Council, will discuss the impacts of sea level rising over the next several…
Find out more »Full Moon
A full moon is when the moon is completely opposite of the Sun, which illuminates the moon and makes it seem round.
Find out more »September 2015
Olympia Harbor Days
Harbor Days is an annual festival where tugboats return to the southernmost tip of Puget Sound for three days of entertainment, food, art, history, and a last farewell to the summer. See vintage, working and retired tugboats moored at Olympia’s Percival Landing. 200 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, food, and a special kids area. Visit the WSG booth with Boating Program Specialist Aaron Barnett who will be there to share environmentally friendly boating tips and provide free pump out and…
Find out more »Whatcom Water Weeks
Whatcom Water Weeks is a two week-long event that celebrates our local water resources. This is a fun-packed week where businesses, non-profit organizations, and community groups celebrate the importance of water, share information about the state of the resource, offer stewardship opportunities, and expand awareness and appreciation of our marine and fresh water resources and the role water plays in our lives. Events include Interpretive Stream Walks, the Whatcom Country Farm Tour, a 5k Fun Run with Chums, a beach clean…
Find out more »New Moon
A new moon is the first phase of the lunar cycle. It is when the Sun and the moon have the same elliptical longitude and the moon is not visible from Earth.
Find out more »Shellfish Harvest in a Changing Ocean
The Grays Harbor County Marine Resources Committee presents Part 1 of The Marine Speaker Series: Shellfish Harvest in a Changing Ocean Dan Ayers (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) and Joe Schumacker (Quinault Indian Nation) will cover topics including: Razor Clam—Population Dynamics and Harvest Dungeness Crabs—Impacts to Seasons and Harvest Domoic Acid and Harmful Algal Blooms—Microscopic Season Enders Doors open at 6. Light refreshment will be served. For more information, please contact ghcmrc@co.grays-harbor.wa.us.
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