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March 2023
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Bellingham
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham 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 their own vessels. When: Friday, March 31, 2023 8:00…
Find out more »Crab Team Refresher Training: Friday Harbor
Crab Team's hosting a refresher training for returning monitors at Friday Harbor. We welcome SJI folks interested in joining the network to email us! We have a need for new volunteers on the islands!
Find out more »Crab Team New Monitor Training: Friday Harbor
Crab Team training for new monitors is attended by fresh faces who have been selected based on availability, location, application timing, and existing site capacity. If you would like to be considered for future openings, contact Crab Team today! crabteam@uw.edu
Find out more »April 2023
WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! How to participate: Zoom meeting link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09 Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) Attendees will be served in order of arrival Please stay on mute until invited to speak Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until everyone’s had a chance to speak All conversations should be considered public, and may be recorded
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. 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 their own vessels. When: Friday, April 21, 2023 8:00…
Find out more »Northwest Curious: Meet the Authors of Heaven on the Half Shell
Meet the authors of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest at this online event hosted by the King County Library System. Fully updated and chock-full of “oysterabilia," this book covers the rich history of our region's beloved bivalve industry. The authors shine a light on the native and non-native farmers who have have kept the oyster harvest sustainable for thousands of years, including major contributions from Japanese immigrants prior to World War II. Readers will also be…
Find out more »New Date: Marine Weather Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop in Gig Harbor. Topics to be covered include: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Coastal Winds Daily Briefing Fog Getting Current Weather Global Winds Strong Wind Systems Waves Weather Charts Weather Models The class will include a hands-on opportunity to develop an individualized daily weather briefing for paddle, sail and power boats. Students may work individually…
Find out more »NOAA Ocean Exploration Seattle Port Event
This event is open for the public to tour NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer, talk to ocean scientists and learn more about NOAA’s research. When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Pier 46, Seattle WA. Enter at Alaskan Way S. and S. Jackson Street. Follow signs to event. *Close-toed shoes are required to tour the ship. Washington Sea Grant will have a booth at the event, so stop by to say hello and learn more about our…
Find out more »May 2023
Molt Search Volunteer Training (Kitsap County)
Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Extension have teamed up to launch a new volunteer-based early detection program to complement the existing Crab Team monitoring network. This event includes a 2-hour workshop where you will learn how to identify crab molts, where and how to conduct a 20-minute Molt Search survey, how report your findings using the MyCoast mobile app, and optionally how to collect additional data on Dungeness crab molts. Sign me up! If you are interested in getting involved…
Find out more »Molt Search Volunteer Training (Mason County)
Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Extension have teamed up to launch a new volunteer-based early detection program to complement the existing Crab Team monitoring network. This event includes a 2-hour workshop where you will learn how to identify crab molts, where and how to conduct a 20-minute Molt Search survey, how report your findings using the MyCoast mobile app, and optionally how to collect additional data on Dungeness crab molts. Sign me up! If you are interested in getting involved…
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