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November 2020
Preview of the 2020 Eastern Bering Sea Pollock Stock Assessment
The University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the College of the Environment invite you to attend a preview of the most recent assessment of Eastern Bering Sea (EBS) pollock—the target of one of the world’s largest fisheries. The purpose of this forum is to provide fishery stakeholders and the public the opportunity to learn about the status of the EBS pollock stock and discuss the science underlying the assessment. Dr. Jim Ianelli, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center…
Find out more »Pollock Stock Assessment Preview
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and the College of the Environment at the University of Washington invite you to attend a preview of the most recent assessment of Eastern Bering Sea (EBS) pollock—the target of one of the world’s largest fisheries. The purpose of this forum is to provide fishery stakeholders and the public the opportunity to learn about the status of the EBS pollock stock and discuss the science underlying the assessment. Dr. Jim Ianelli, NOAA Fisheries…
Find out more »Peering into Padilla Bay Science: Monitoring European Green Crab
Green crab captured in Padilla Bay in September 2016 as part of first rapid response assessment. Photo Allen Pleus/WDFW Join Padilla Bay's research and stewardship staff for an hour of virtual investigation. In this first episode of a series, Madi McKay will take you inside the world of European Green Crab research and monitoring at PBNERR with videos, interviews, and current data. The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a key partner in the regional efforts to manage European…
Find out more »Marine Weather Workshop
This workshop is now full. Washington Sea Grant and Jefferson County WSU Extension are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to avoid them The key features of low pressure systems How 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages How pressure gradients affect wind in Washington waters What…
Find out more »Developing Empathy for Conservation Outcomes Conference
The Seattle Aquarium invites researchers, educators, conservation advocates, and leaders interested in exploring the role of empathy in influencing attitudes, behaviors and intentions toward conservation to join the Seattle Aquarium for the inaugural Developing Empathy for Conservation Outcomes conference. This interactive conference will focus on facilitating stronger two-way communication between research and practice in the field of conservation psychology, intentionally bringing together diverse voices from across disciplines and identifying points of synergy. Participant-contributors will share knowledge of current and emerging…
Find out more »Digital Cocktails & Fishtales – Microplastics
Cocktails & Fishtales is Harbor WildWatch's science-social series. Held monthly, these programs feature a scientist, researcher, or environmental artist on an ecological topic. Julie Masura, professor at University of Washington Tacoma, will present on her research on microplastics. Microplastics are defined as small pieces of plastic (less than 5mm) that occur in our environment as a result of plastic pollution. Julie's field work with undergraduates at UW-T focuses on determining the concentrations of microplastics in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. She…
Find out more »Using the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines
In this one-day class, you will gain familiarity with the contents and use of the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines (MSDG). These guidelines address the design of alternative options for shoreline protection. The course will emphasize how to conduct a site assessment and alternatives analysis, along with a high-level overview of the permitting issues associated with these types of projects. Examples will be explored for different techniques to address shoreline protection. You will learn how to use a checklist approach to…
Find out more »Webinar: What To Expect When You’re Expecting… A Tsunami
Did the Alaska earthquake and tsunami on October 19th have you wondering how you’ll be alerted if a tsunami is about to strike Washington? Join experts from the Washington Geological Survey and Washington Emergency Management Division in this free webinar to learn about how tsunamis can impact Washington's inner and outer coasts, and what to do before, during, and after a tsunami. The webinar will be hosted via Microsoft Teams at the following link: http://bit.ly/tsuwebinar2020 Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/354912442381639/ For…
Find out more »Octopus Adventures: Junior Ecologists
Join Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve's monthly online class for kids, Junior Ecologists. This month's session is focused on octopi. Who doesn't love an octopus? Meet Padilla Bay's own Pacific Red octopus, and learn how clever this 8-armed wonder can be. Register here!
Find out more »December 2020
Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Meadhbh Moriarty, Marine Scotland Science / Ulster University, UK, will present Combining fisheries surveys to inform marine species distribution modeling. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
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