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February 2024
Knauss Fellowship Applications Due
Applications must be submitted to Washington Sea Grant via eSeaGrant by 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2024. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.
Find out more »Orca Bowl
Washington State’s Ocean Knowledge Competition Each year, high school students from across Washington come together for a day of friendly competition and exciting enrichment experiences at Orca Bowl, the state’s regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB) event. Washington Sea Grant partners with several units within UW’s College of the Environment to offer the program. Orca Bowl challenges and recognizes Washington state’s high school students’ knowledge of the world’s oceans. During the daylong competition, hosted at the University of Washington Seattle campus, teams…
Find out more »Wild Seafood Connection
Washington Sea Grant is proud to cosponser the 2024 Wild Seafood Connection, presented by the Port of Bellingham. Wild Seafood Connection is a one-day conference aimed at the independent commercial fisherman who wants to learn about direct marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers, and seafood buyers. Join us for a daylong exchange of ideas and innovations! Registration is required; please see event page for additional details: https://www.wildseafoodconnect.com/registration/
Find out more »March 2024
9th World Fisheries Congress
WSG is sponsoring and will host a booth at the 9th World Fisheries Congress, hosted in Seattle for the first time this year. Organized through the World Council of Fisheries Societies, every four years delegates from around the world meet to exchange ideas and perspectives about new research, emerging issues, scientific breakthroughs, and governance related to fisheries science, industry, conservation, and management. Join us in 2024 as we explore the congress theme of Fish and Fisheries at the Food-Water-Energy Nexus.…
Find out more »Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Orientation
Crab Team New Monitors Training: Part 1 of 3. Held live, on Zoom for RSVP'ed attendees.
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
Details on exact location to come. Washington Sea Grant and the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) are cosponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Species ID
Crab Team New Monitor Training: Virtual (Zoom) Species ID
Find out more »2024 Conference for Shellfish Growers
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Walk-ins will not be accepted. First convened by WSG in 1991, the Conference for Shellfish Growers brings together shellfish producers, researchers, students and managers from the Pacific Northwest to discuss pressing issues and relevant research on aquaculture. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conference this year. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Alderbrook Resort & Spa for Sunday, March 10-Monday, March 11. The special rate of $159.00 USD (plus tax)…
Find out more »Crab Team Refresher Training: Port Townsend (Jefferson County)
The Jefferson County option for returning monitor Refresher Training. More details to be sent with all returning monitors via email.
Find out more »Crab Team New Monitor Training: in-person session in Port Townsend (Jefferson County)
Jefferson County option for the required in-person session of Crab Team New Monitor Training
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