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September 2020
Lake Union Kayak Patrol
Join Puget Soundkeeper on a kayak patrol as we monitor pollution and prevent debris from contaminating our waterways! While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges and oil slicks while removing debris that accumulates in the waters of Lake Union. Volunteers will be outfitted in double kayaks and paddle to a designated area of Lake Union to monitor water pollution and remove trash. Kayaks are generously provided free of charge by the Northwest Outdoor Center. Learn more…
Find out more »October 2020
SCUBA Diver – Rockfish Survey
Join Harbor WildWatch in a socially distant SCUBA dive and rockfish survey! Meet in the parking area of Tacoma SCUBA before heading out for a socially distant dive. In addition to a fun splash, Stena will be inviting you to partake in a rockfish survey - a community science collaboration with NOAA and Paua Marine Research Group, locally organized between Harbor WildWatch and Tacoma SCUBA Dive Club. The dive brief will include a short rockfish survey training which is a…
Find out more »Octopus Survey
Calling all divers! Help the Seattle Aquarium collect data on a Puget Sound icon! If you go diving anytime during October 5-13, take part in their 20th Annual Octopus Survey and let them know whether or not you see any giant Pacific octopuses. For more details on how to participate, check the event webpage here.
Find out more »Empathy for Conservation Conference
Seattle Aquarium invites researchers, educators, conservation advocates and zoo and aquarium professionals to join in a forward-looking exploration of how empathy can advance conservation outcomes. This virtual, participatory conference will focus on facilitating dialogue between researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the role of empathy in influencing attitudes, behaviors and intentions toward conservation. Participant-contributors from academia as well as zoos and aquariums around the world will share knowledge of current and emerging research and imagine opportunities for collaboration to collectively…
Find out more »Ocean and Human Health
Convened by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO in partnership with the H2020 Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe (SOPHIE) Project, the H2020 Blue Health Project and the European Marine Board, this virtual session will address the relationship between humankind and the Ocean. It will explore how our health and well-being are closely connected to the ocean. It will discuss the opportunities and challenges for the coming years; and what could be the positive outcomes from transformative actions under…
Find out more »Shellfish Conference and Tradeshow
The Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association and National Shellfisheries Association - Pacific Coast Section Shellfish Conference and Tradeshow is an opportunity for growers, researchers, agency staff, industry partners and students to explore new research findings, consider public policy issues facing the shellfish industry, and to share stories and learn from each others’ experiences. While we will miss seeing you in person, we are excited that this virtual meeting will offer new opportunities to expand participation and remove geographical barriers. Check…
Find out more »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, Rich McBride, NEFSC, will present An interdisciplinary review of Atlantic cod stock structure in the US waters. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
Find out more »Lake Union Kayak Patrol
Join Puget Soundkeeper on a kayak patrol as we monitor pollution and prevent debris from contaminating our waterways! While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges and oil slicks while removing debris that accumulates in the waters of Lake Union. Volunteers will be outfitted in double kayaks and paddle to a designated area of Lake Union to monitor water pollution and remove trash. Kayaks are generously provided free of charge by the Northwest Outdoor Center. Learn more…
Find out more »Online: Who Was Chief Seattle?
Join Humanities Washington for an online Speaker Bureau event entitled: Who Was Chief Seattle? Chief Seattle wrote nothing down during his life, yet his words—both real and imagined—are known throughout the world. The result is a man made up of both historical and fictional aspects, from which conflicting messages can be gleaned. David M. Buerge, a biographer and a historian to the Duwamish Tribe, Seattle’s mother’s people, spent more than 20 years exploring the man from a variety of sources…
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
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