Past Events

National Estuaries Week will be observed this year from September 18 to 25. Each year, this celebration highlights these incredible ecosystems and the benefits estuaries provide. One important benefit, recreational opportunities, is especially important to physical and mental health. This year we are encouraging you to get out and explore your estuary to enjoy these benefits!

This is an introduction to the many electronic tools and instruments that can help us navigate safely: Depth Sounders, GPS, Chart Plotters, AIS, Radar and VHF radios. The class features a discussion of the common errors associated with each system and what they can and can not tell you. Includes video from our Simulator, and a chance to practice mayday calls. This class is offered via Zoom.

The 2021 Humboldt Bay Symposium will be webcast via Zoom on September 28-30. A long-standing local tradition, the Symposium is a community-oriented conference and provides a unique opportunity for the general public to engage directly with scientists, managers, and local experts. It is a forum for learning about the latest developments on a variety of current issues related to the Humboldt Bay region including research and restoration of coastal ecosystems, economic development, and sustainable use and recreation. Visit their website…

This session will provide an introduction into the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake Hazard in Washington State and the mapping, modeling and risk associated with the hazard. Presenters: Alex Grant (USGS) Maximilian Dixon (EMD) Brian Terbush (EMD) Carrie Garrison-Laney (WA SeaGrant) Elyssa Tappero (EMD) Jacob Witcraft (EMD)   Check out their full CR22 Events List & Calendar for other related in-person and virtual events

Hosted by the Skookum Rotary Club of Shelton, WA. This event will be virtual in 2021, but there is still plenty of fun in store!

Join the Seattle Aquarium at five locations along the Cedar River this October! Trained naturalists will be on-site to help you spot spawning salmon and learn about the things we can all do to help them. Free and family friendly!

Join us for the 2021 Doug Walker Lecture as we explore an Indigenous perspective on nature’s fundamental rights and the health and wellness of all. Brought to you by the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, this live discussion will be moderated by Sally Jewell, former Secretary of the Interior with our featured speaker Paulette Jordan, founder and chairwoman of Save the American Salmon and proud member of the Coeur d’Alene tribe.

The Seattle Aquarium is collecting data on divers exploring Puget Sound between October 5th and October 13th, particularly whether or not any giant Pacific octopuses are spotted. The survey form will be released at a later date.