Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
Remembering Eric Scigliano
We are sad to share the news of the passing of former WSG science writer Eric Scigliano, who died in a diving accident in the Galápagos Islands last week.
MaryAnn Wagner, assistant director for communications, retires
Having led Washington Sea Grant communications since 2014, Wagner shares about her 40-year career.
Grassroots community engagement and Kevin Decker’s economic report changed the tide for North Cove
Once facing rapid erosion, North Cove beach was recently deemed one of the nation’s “best restored beaches.”
New staff: WSG welcomes Melissa Petrich and Becky Bronstein
Melissa Petrich joins WSG as the new water quality specialist, and Becky Bronstein as the new resilience fellowship specialist.
The 2025 Washington Sea Grant calendar presents the artwork of Alfredo Arreguín
The bright colors, detailed patterns and natural imagery of Alfredo Arreguín’s paintings made him one of the preeminent artists of our time.
King tides return to Washington shores
King tides, extreme-high tides that occur when Earth experiences increased gravitational pull from the moon and sun, are an annual yet dramatic feature of Washington winters.
Where is Washington Sea Grant?
Explore the Washington Sea Grant Story Map by clicking any point on the map – and learn what we are up to around the State!
EVENTS
Tide’s Out Registration / Inscripción para Mara Baja | January 10-31
Tide’s Out registration has been postponed, and will now be open from January 10-31. La inscripción para Marea Baja se ha pospuesto y ahora estará abierta del 10 al 31 de enero.
Northwest Fisheries Science Center Monster Jam | January 30
Join WSG marine ecologist and Crab Team program manager Emily Grason in person or online to discuss how we know what we know about ecological changes caused by European green crabs in Washington state.
WSG Seaweed Office Hours | January 30
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available in event link.
COASTAL CAFÉ
Dig Deeper
50th Anniversary Story Map
Clean Marina
Coastal Connections
Coastal Hazards Resilience Network
Coast Nerd Gazette
Indigenous Aquaculture
Pumpout Washington
Seabird Bycatch
Sea Life
Self-Guided Field Trips
Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group
Washington Coast Economist
Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Study
Washington Seaweed Collaborative
Willapa–Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative
WSG Crab Team
WSG News Blog
Funding and Fellowships
Washington Sea Grant 2025 Request for Proposals
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) requests proposals for the funding cycle beginning February 1, 2026. Research must address issues of importance in Washington’s marine and coastal waters.
Letters of intent deadline: February 25, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline: April 22, 2025
2026 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Fellowship provides a one-year, paid experience for highly qualified early career professionals to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great Lakes science and policy in offices within the executive or legislative branches of government in Washington, D.C
Applications due: February 19, 2025
FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support
Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates that approximately $5 million in federal funds will be available in fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 for research projects and programs aimed at strengthening U.S. coastal, marine, and Great Lakes aquaculture through support for developing new aquaculture businesses, as well as enhancing the output, efficiency, and profitability of existing businesses.
Letters of Intent due: December 4, 2024
Applications due: Feb 12, 2025