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December 2018
Groundfish Seminar Series: “Interaction of commercial fishing gears and long-lived structure forming invertebrate species in the Aleutian Islands: A risk assessment”
John V. Olson from the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office will be giving the presentation “Interaction of commercial fishing gears and long-lived structure forming invertebrate species in the Aleutian Islands: A risk assessment” on December 11th as part of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s (AFSC) sixth annual Groundfish seminar series. Presentations in the Groundfish seminar series will be held at 10am in the the RACE conference room (2079) in Building 4 at the AFSC, Seattle. Public access to the building to must…
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Southern Resident Orca Forum
The population of our Southern Resident Orcas has declined significantly since 1995 prompting their listing under the Endangered Species Act. Please join the community in learning about the status of these iconic whales and the latest recommendations from the Governor's Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force. Perspectives from various Task Force members and information on engaging in the upcoming state budget process essential to efforts will be provided. Event is free but RSVP at: https://conta.cc/2Py3BmS
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Maintenance Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn techniques to prevent common problems! Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor Boat Shop are co-sponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting & Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters in Gig Harbor, on Tuesday, December 18. This course covers troubleshooting and maintenance of fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems in marine diesel engines. WHEN: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Gig Harbor Boat Shop at Eddon Boat Yard 3805 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor, WA…
Find out more »Shorelines and Sandwiches
Join Washington Nature Conservancy for lunch and a drink. Learn from 5-minute talks focusing on King Tides, sea level rise, and local projects. At 12:30 we will visit Washaway No More’s dynamic revetment at the end of Old State Rte 105 to see how the shoreline interacts with the year’s highest tides.
Find out more »Stream Stewards 2019
The Stream Stewards training program is for people who want to learn about, protect, and preserve freshwater resources. During the course, participants engage with various aspects of land and freshwater resources, while connecting with other like-minded people who are making a difference in the community. Throughout the training, local organizations will provide participants with information about local ecological projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference in Kitsap County. This six-week training is offered annually. Our…
Find out more »King Tides Viewing Party
King tides are the annual extreme-high tides that occur whenever the moon is closest to Earth. They are a dramatic feature of Washington winters – and a glimpse of what our future in Western Washington may look like as sea levels rise. A public event on Tuesday, Jan. 22, presented by The Nature Conservancy and Surfrider Foundation, offers an opportunity to learn about king tides, why they expect sea levels to rise and the latest sea level rise projections in…
Find out more »Orca Bowl Second Volunteer Training
Each year, high school students from across Washington come together for a day of friendly competition and exciting enrichment experiences at Orca Bowl, the state’s regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB) event. Washington Sea Grant partners with UW’s College of the Environment to offer the program. Orca Bowl challenges and recognizes Washington state’s high school students’ knowledge of the world’s oceans, and volunteers are part of making all of that happen. Orca Bowl Volunteers need to attend two trainings. If you are…
Find out more »Crab Team @ Storming the Sound
Crab Team Program Assistant, Kelly Martin, will be presenting at Storming the Sound, a conference for environmental educators in the north Puget Sound region. Originally introduced to the west coast in the late 1980s, invasive European green crab, Carcinus maenas, has posed a threat to ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest for decades. With the recent expansion of green crab into the Salish Sea, there is increased concern over the potential impacts of a full-scale invasion in Washington State. In response…
Find out more »King Tides Viewing Party in Oak Harbor
King tides are the annual extreme-high tides that occur whenever the moon is closest to Earth. They are a dramatic feature of Washington winters – and a glimpse of what our future in Western Washington may look like as sea levels rise. A public event in Oak Harbor on Friday, Jan. 25, presented by Washington Sea Grant offers an opportunity to learn about king tides, why they expect sea levels to rise and the latest sea level rise projections in…
Find out more »Seattle Boat Show
Come find the Washington Sea Grant booth at the Seattle Boat Show! The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors and Afloat, is the largest boat show on the West Coast and features a huge selection of boats. There are at least one thousand or more afloat at South Lake Union plus seminars and the latest boating products and marine accessories at the CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. A shuttle runs every day between CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union every 30 minutes for…
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