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September 2025
Navigating Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: From Science to Regulation
Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Law & Policy Symposium flyer Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Law & Policy Symposium Join us for an overview of existing mCDR legal and policy frameworks and what may be needed to facilitate responsible mCDR research and deployment in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. DATE September 19, 2025, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. LOCATION University of Washington CoMotion Idea Lab in Fluke Hall, 4000 NE Mason Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 WHO This event is of most…
Find out more »International Coastal Cleanup
From Washington CoastSavers: Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 20th to cleanup participating Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches. Registration for participating beaches opens about a month before the event. Learn more on Washington CoastSavers.
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 »Bellingham SeaFeast
From the website: More Than Just a Festival Bellingham SeaFeast inspires stewardship and connection year-round Celebrating the sea and sustaining the future Bellingham SeaFeast is dedicated to building community around our working waterfront, maritime culture, sustainable seafood, and ocean conservation. Our free, two-day flagship festival welcomes local residents, neighbors from across the Puget Sound and ocean-lovers from far and wide to celebrate our shared maritime heritage through engaging cultural experiences that foster connection and understanding. Beyond the festival, Bellingham SeaFeast…
Find out more »October 2025
OysterFest
From the website: 44 years fresh. It’s not just great food, beers, wines, and live music. Throughout the festival, exhibits demonstrate how important water quality is to our communities as agency displays offer free activities and information. This and more has made the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival a much anticipated family event. Learn more on the OysterFest website.
Find out more »Issaquah Salmon Days
One of the largest festivals in Washington, Issaquah Salmon Days is presented by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce with the goal of providing a community celebration focused on honoring the miraculous return of the salmon, almost two tons each year. Learn more on the Issaquah Salmon Days website.
Find out more »One Ocean Week
From the Maritime Blue website: A Global Celebration of Ocean Innovation & Collaboration One Ocean Week Seattle is a region-wide, international gathering of ocean leaders, innovators, researchers, startups, policymakers, artists, educators, and communities to accelerate solutions for a sustainable, inclusive maritime future. Hosted by Washington Maritime Blue, the week features summits, cultural events, community activities, youth and workforce development programming, and global delegations – all with the aim of catalyzing the Blue Economy while leading on climate action, ecosystem health,…
Find out more »November 2025
Coastal Bluff Erosion at Kalaloch
Hosted by the North Olympic Library System, join Dr. Ian Miller as he presents his research on Kalaloch's coastal bluff erosion. Learn how the shoreline erosion at Kalaloch presents a variety of management problems, placing buildings and recreational infrastructure at risk. The coastal bluffs at Kalaloch have been eroding at various rates since at least since 1974 based on available analyses of the site. A variety of approaches have been employed to monitor and understand patterns of erosion of the…
Find out more »Crabber/Towboat Lane Agreement Meeting
Meetings are held twice per year on the 2nd Friday in November and March in Astoria, OR. Next meeting for Crabber-Towboat Lane Agreement and West Coast Obstructions and Navigation Update (WCONU) will be Friday, November 7, 2025. More information and past meeting notes here.
Find out more »Pacific Marine Expo
From the website: If you make your living on the water, you just can't afford to miss it! Catch Up with Old and New Friends at Pacific Marine Expo! Pacific Marine Expo has been held in Seattle for more than 50 years. It’s the one place to check out the latest products, technologies, and services, learn best practices, and catch up with old and new friends. Pacific Marine Expo has something for everyone within the industry: whether you’re a deckhand…
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