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May 2021
Coastal Café
Join host Aaron Barnett and guest Dr. Phil Long as they take "A Deep Dive into the Lake Chelan Research Institute". Lake Chelan has some of the cleanest and clearest water of any lake in North America -- providing the Columbia River with a constant source of cold and clear water that is essential for spawning salmon. Dr. Long is the director of the Lake Chelan Research Institute and he will be sharing data and recent findings on Lake Chelan's…
Find out more »State of the Oyster Study
State of the Oyster Study invites you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and Puget Sound. Collection dates for the 2021 season are: May 31 • June 27 • July 25 • August 22 Samples with payment and collection forms may be dropped off at the following locations only on the dates listed above, from noon – 2:30 p.m. Hunter Farms - 1921 E. State Route 106, Union QFC parking lot,…
Find out more »June 2021
Coastal Café
Join host Aaron Barnett and guest Dr. Phil Long as they take "A Deep Dive into the Lake Chelan Research Institute". Lake Chelan has some of the cleanest and clearest water of any lake in North America -- providing the Columbia River with a constant source of cold and clear water that is essential for spawning salmon. Dr. Long is the director of the Lake Chelan Research Institute and he will be sharing data and recent findings on Lake Chelan's…
Find out more »Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, June 4, 2021 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Bldg Fishermen’s Terminal Seattle, WA Fee: $100…
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics to be covered include an overview of troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling and exhaust. When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (upper campus) 165 Lower Hadlock Road Port Hadlock, WA…
Find out more »Estuary Ecological Monitoring Presentation
Join Dr. Jenise Bauman of Western Washington University and Jeff Adams of Washington Sea Grant as they present their research findings of Harper Estuary. This important research has been conducted over the last two years and will help us understand what it means for future restoration opportunities and the health of Harper Estuary & Park. Register for the online webinar here! Dr. Bauman's presentation will focus on her work investigating both native and invasive plant species in the estuary and…
Find out more »Coastal Café
Tune in to KPTZ 91.9 to join host Aaron Barnett and guest Ed Melvin, a marine fisheries scientist with the Washington Sea Grant as they discuss saving seabirds and fishermen headaches. This is a seabird bycatch program responsible for saving about 150,000 albatrosses and other seabirds over the 14 years since Melvin's "streamer lines" were adopted in the commercial fishing industry. This is a joint production of Washington Sea Grant at the College of the Environment, University of Washington and KPTZ…
Find out more »Free Online Crabbing Workshop
Want to learn more about crabbing in the Puget Sound? Need advice on how to set up your gear so you can catch more crab? Join the Northwest Straits Foundation and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for a live virtual workshop! The program is free, but registration is required. The workshop is June 30th at 6pm. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the workshop. Learn more here! And register for the workshop today! The workshop…
Find out more »July 2021
Bellingham Dockside Market
July 3rd and 24th from 10am - 2pm Summer is in full swing, and so is seafood season! Bellingham Dockside Market vendors will be offering up fresh, local seafood for July feasting. Join everyone at Squalicum Harbor's Gate 7 AND Gate 5 on Saturdays, July 3rd and 24th from 10am - 2pm for dock-to-table seafood caught by local fishing families. Learn more here!
Find out more »NOAA Science Camp – Oceans of Change
July 6-9: Oceans of Change: Register here! Calling all Middle Schoolers! Join NOAA Science Camp in July for virtual fun and marine science exploration! Register for a week (or two!) of daily opportunities to learn more about NOAA science and the important work we do to understand our ocean environment. Each week, students will have access to a mix of free do-it yourself activities, ‘live’ remote events and virtual tours. Although we don’t get to see you at camp this summer, we are putting…
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