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May 2025
Molt Search Public Training (Whatcom)
Are you a beachwalker? A shell collector? Keep an eye out for invasive green crabs while you do by participating in “Molt Search“, a new early detection community science program by Washington Sea Grant & WSU Extension designed to help managers direct resources to undersearched or green crab detected beaches. It’s a systematic beach walk, where you spend 20 person-minutes collecting and identifying all crab molts you find and submit that information via the MyCoast app. Learn more about the program…
Find out more »The Salish Sea Science Roundtable
The Salish Sea Science Roundtable (12:30pm-1:30pm) Co-hosted with the University of Washington, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Drs. P. Sean McDonald (University of Washington) and Thomas Therriault (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) bring nearly 50 years of combined expertise in the science and management of invasive European green crab (EGC). Their presentation will delve into the challenges posed by EGC in the transboundary waters of the Salish Sea, highlighting ongoing science into the species’ detrimental effects on…
Find out more »Drill Instructor and Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Drill Instructor (DI) and Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) for commercial Fishermen on May 15-16 in Westport. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their…
Find out more »COHORT May Workshop Series
Sea to Soil: Building Resilience for a Healthy Island. COHORT Workshop Join WSU Extension, VashonBePrepared, and Vashon Nature Center for an event sponsored by the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team (COHORT). This series of workshops designed to help Island residents build climate resilience at home and contribute to a more self-sufficient, sustainable Island community. Workshops are held on the following topics: May 2, 2025 - Stewarding Your Land for Salmon and Climate Resilience, presented by Vashon Nature Center Open House May 9,…
Find out more »Molt Search Public Training (Thurston)
Are you a beachwalker? A shell collector? Keep an eye out for invasive green crabs while you do by participating in “Molt Search“, a new early detection community science program by Washington Sea Grant & WSU Extension designed to help managers direct resources to undersearched or green crab detected beaches. It’s a systematic beach walk, where you spend 20 person-minutes collecting and identifying all crab molts you find and submit that information via the MyCoast app. Learn more about the program…
Find out more »Heaven on the Half Shell Talk | Cathlamet, WA
Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington State’s Oyster Odyssey Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these delicacies for many generations. This event is hosted by the Wahkiakum Co. Marine Resources Committee. When: May 17, 2025 2:00 pm Where: Hope Center 320 S 3rd Street Cathlamet, WA 98612 Read more about David and…
Find out more »Molt Search Public Training (Pierce)
Are you a beachwalker? A shell collector? Keep an eye out for invasive green crabs while you do by participating in “Molt Search“, a new early detection community science program by Washington Sea Grant & WSU Extension designed to help managers direct resources to undersearched or green crab detected beaches. It’s a systematic beach walk, where you spend 20 person-minutes collecting and identifying all crab molts you find and submit that information via the MyCoast app. Learn more about the program…
Find out more »Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) | Bellingham, WA
Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) The Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course is a two-day intensive first aid course. It was built to help commercial fishermen prevent and treat injuries they are likely to encounter at sea. The FFAST course provides essential first aid training and meets the stringent requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard for onboard first aid training. It is a valuable complement to the U.S. Coast Guard-required “Drill Conductor Course,” where fishermen learn…
Find out more »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) Workshop | Bellingham, WA
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Workshops Washington Sea Grant and the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) are co-sponsoring these workshops throughout Puget Sound and coastal Washington. These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet 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…
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