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September 2020
Speaker Series: Food Wise
The Huxley Speaker Series is hosted by Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University. On October 29, Dr. Gigi Berardi, Professor at Huxley College of the Environment, will present: Food Wise. She authored Food Wise: A Whole Systems Guide to Sustainable and Delicious Food Choices. Learn more here!
Find out more »Webinar: RainWise and Salmon See-son
In this webinar, you will learn about human influence on local and regional salmon runs, and what role a RainWise installation at your home may have in supporting local fish and the marine mammals that count on them as a food source. Time and interest permitting, we’ll also discuss salmon ecology, how to identify between salmon species, and our recommendations for Covid-responsible salmon viewing locations to visit this fall. In selected areas of Seattle, the City of Seattle and King…
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 »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…
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