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April 2019
Pacific Estuarine Research Society Conference
This years conference theme is “Performing Science in Today’s Changing World” which will center on what it means to investigate scientific questions with ever changing baseline conditions. This includes everything from including Traditional Knowledge (TK) in management decisions to adding new study questions (e.g. microplastics, refractory carbon, acidification) to the overall research landscape.
Find out more »Washington Sea Grant Offers a Marine Weather Workshop
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle. 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…
Find out more »FISH 2.0 U.S. Aquaculture Workshop – in Seattle
Fish 2.0, the global community for seafood innovators, is holding a two-day workshop for U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii aquaculture businesses April 30–May 1, 2019, at the University of Washington in Seattle. The program culminates with a pitch and networking session at the World Trade Center, where investors and industry experts can hear about emerging innovations. The event, supported by NOAA Fisheries and event partner Washington Sea Grant, is an active community-building exercise where participants learn from their peers’…
Find out more »May 2019
Sea Safety and Survival Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn emergency drills for commercial fishing vessels Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard are cosponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) course for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. This Coast Guard-approved course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to…
Find out more »The Environmental Cost of Dinner
C-CAN Ocean Acidification Roundtable Discussion Presented by Dr. Ray Hilborn, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington. This webinar will be hosted by Brad Warren, Global Ocean Health, National Fisheries Conservation Center and Teri King, Washington Sea Grant. Abstract: All food production has environmental costs -- these include greenhouse gasses, energy used, water used, nutrients released into the environment, land transformed from native habitat to farms, soil erosion etc. In this webinar Dr. Hilborn will give an overview of what we…
Find out more »Creating fruitful collaborations – leaving the deficit model for the engagement model
Join the below panelists to talk about community relationship building, and how those relationships shape the questions and science they pursue. Panelists Gordon Holtgrieve, assistant professor, aquatic and fishery sciences Meade Krosby, deputy director, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Kate Litle, assistant director for programs, Washington Sea Grant Moderated by Ben Packard, executive director, EarthLab
Find out more »What is the State of Your Oyster?
Are your oysters healthy? WSG volunteers provide landowners evaluations of bacterial contamination for privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound at these locations: Hunter Farms 1921 E. State Route 106, Union, WA QFC parking lot, under flag pole – pharmacy side - 201 NE State Route 300, Belfair, WA For more information, see our flyer.
Find out more »Test Your Well Water with Well Education & Testing (WET)
Well Education & Testing (WET) invites you to take a look at the health of your well! Learn about keeping your drinking water safe. WET, a Washington Sea Grant program, provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water. Washington State Department of Health recommends annual testing of individual wells for fecal coliform bacteria; testing your water is the best solution to identify possible contamination. This service is offered at two locations: Hunter Farms 1921 E. State…
Find out more »Author Talk with Bren Smith: Eat Like a Fish
Bren Smith, author of Eat Like a Fish will be in conversation with local author Sara Dickerman to talk about the politics of seaweed, recipes, answer questions, and sign copies of Eat Like a Fish.
Find out more »Seaweed Pressing Workshop
Join WDFW biologist, Nam Sui, in discussing the biology of local seaweeds and seagrasses through the art of seaweed pressing. Participants are invited to sip on locally brewed beer and kombucha with friends and family while engaging in this educational art-science workshop. All ages are welcome.
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