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May 2018
What is the State of Your Oyster?
State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to test the shellfish on your privately owned beach in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound for fecal coliform and/or Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria. Collection dates for the 2018 season are: Sunday, June 17 Low tide is -2.4 at 2:11 p.m. Sunday, July 15 Low tide is -3.0 at 1:07 p.m. Sunday, August 12 Low tide is -2.5 at 2:04 p.m. Instructions: On these days ONLY, collect six large oysters,…
Find out more »150th Anniversary of Washington’s Pilotage Act
Come and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Washington's Pilotage Act with Puget Sound Pilots (PSP) to honor Washington’s history of pilotage and success of the state’s pilotage program. Learn more about maritime jobs and mariner career pathways and engage with elected officials, maritime industry and associations, and academic institutions. Date/Time: Thursday, May 31st 2018, Speakers 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Reception 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: NW Maritime Center, Port Townsend, WA (venue capacity up to 150 people) Speaking Program (1:30-2:00 p.m.) Welcome/Intros:…
Find out more »June 2018
First Aid at Sea Workshop – Seattle
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop Effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Friday, June 8 in Seattle, Washington. Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard Approved First Aid at Sea workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, June 8, 2018, 8:00…
Find out more »NOAA Open House
Explore your world and learn more about how NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - works to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment to help protect people and property and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources. Join us at the Western Regional Center in Seattle, Washington to celebrate World Oceans Day with a series of free activities, including engaging science presentations and panels, interactive exhibits and tours. This event is perfect for the whole family. …
Find out more »Shilshole Boatfest
Learn how to get into boating at Shilshole Boatfest and Seas the Bay! This FREE event will get you and your family out on a boat (or many) and introduce you to people who can help navigate how to get into boating (even without owning a boat), how to boat safety, and how to protect the environment while boating so you can continue to enjoy the water after the event. Also enjoy kids' activities, live music, food trucks, vendors celebrating our Ballard community, and more!
Find out more »Pier Peer at Alderbrook
Explore the nightlife of Hood Canal - the sea life that is. We will peer into the water to see what our special night lights attract from the depths of the Canal. It promises to be an experience you won't forget. Family-friendly!
Find out more »Low Tide Beach Exploration
Join trained Beach Naturalists for summertime low tide beach explorations: Kitsap Memorial State Park - Friday, June 15 from 1:15pm - 3pm Rockaway Beach Park - Friday, June 15 from 11:30am-1:30pm Shine Tidelands State Park - Saturday, June 16 from 12:30 - 2pm Manchester State Park - Saturday, June 16 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Find out more »WSG candidate seminar: Dr. Andrea Copping – TO BE RESCHEDULED
Please join Washington Sea Grant and the UW College of the Environment for the first of four public seminars presented by candidates for the position of Director of Washington Sea Grant. Each candidate will address the questions: “What does success look like for Washington Sea Grant over the next 5-10 years, and how would your specific experiences and approaches enable us to get there together?” Dr. Andrea Copping Senior Program Manager/Senior Scientist for Marine and Coastal Waters, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory …
Find out more »C-CAN Ocean Acidification Roundtable Discussion
A state-level policy, management and science approach to build support to address ocean acidification: lessons learned after 5+ years of stakeholder collaboration in Washington state. Presented by Martha Kongsgaard, Chair of the Marine Resources Advisory Council; Bill Dewey, Taylor Shellfish; Kirsten Feifel, Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, Aquatics; Terrie Klinger and Jan Newton, Washington Ocean Acidification Center and Richard Feely, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. Chad Bowechop, manager, Makah Tribe Office of Marine Affairs has also been invited. This webinar will be hosted by Jan…
Find out more »WSG candidate seminar: Vice Admiral Michael Devany
Please join Washington Sea Grant and the UW College of the Environment for four public seminars presented by candidates for the position of Director of Washington Sea Grant. Each candidate will address the questions: “What does success look like for Washington Sea Grant over the next 5-10 years, and how would your specific experiences and approaches enable us to get there together?” Vice Admiral Michael Devany NOAA (Ret), Executive Consultant Wednesday, June 20th 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. FSH 102…
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