Sea-level rise report contains best projections yet for Washington’s coasts
July 30, 2018
A new report led by Washington Sea Grant and the University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group provides the clearest picture yet of what to expect in sea-level rise along Washington state coastlines.
The report, entitled Projected Sea Level Rise for Washington State – A ...
Russell Callender Nominated for NOAA Distinguished Career Award
May 2, 2019
Congratulations to WSG Director Russell Callender for his nomination to the NOAA Distinguished Career Award for Professional Achievement. The award recognizes significant accomplishments that have resulted in long-term benefits to the bureau’s mission and strategic goals.
Dr. Callender...
Kritters and Kelp Day
Join for a fun, interactive, educational day! Kelp and Kritters Day at the Fox Island History Museum will feature hands on activities, storytelling, kelp tasting, face painting, games and more! Perfect for all ages.
At 2:00 Rachel Easton, the Education Director of Harbor WildWatch will give a talk o...
Small Spills, Big Problems, Sound Solutions
July 25, 2016
To paraphrase an old saying, “There’s no use crying over spilled oil.” Yet many are concerned with oil pollution in Puget Sound and in the San Juan Islands.
What people don’t realize is that the biggest source of spills so far in the region has not been tankers and freighters, ...
Lessons for Washington from the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011
January 15, 2020
It is hard to comprehend the scale of damage that resulted from the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Entire forests, neighborhoods and even towns were washed away. It caused the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Overall, almost 20,000 people were proclaimed dead or missing.
More than ei...
Program Development
Program Development
Notice: Washington Sea Grant is not currently accepting program development proposals.
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is part of a national network, funded and coordinated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through a federal–state partnershi...
Webinar: Is my seafood safe to eat?
OneNOAA Science Seminar Series
Sponsors: Join the NOAA Central Library and the Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) for the new NOAA Innovators Series! This series will be facilitated by Derek Parks, Technology Transfer Program Manager.
Webinar ONLY: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8960343...
Seaweed Farming Intensive Training
Intensive Training for Washington State Seaweed Farmers
Note: this one-time event was held February 3-5, 2020. There are currently no plans to offer a second training.
Space for this 3-day in-person training was limited to 30 participants. Applicants must have either a...
Washington Boat Sales Data
Washington Boat Sales Reports
Updates pending. For current boat sales reports see the current, interactive dashboards:
Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard
Recreational Boat Fleet Dashboard
Both available on the Washington Coast Economist website.
Historical Data
With access to raw boat titl...
Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan Resources
Resources for Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan
A Sea Grant Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professional Development Webinar – 6/10/20
Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan Webinar
Sea Grant Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professiona...
Healing and connection through the songs of Khu.éex’
November 23, 2022
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re honored to share music from the Seattle-based Indigenous band
Khu.éex’ vocalist Sondra Segundo onstage during a performance at High Dive in Seattle.
The Tlingit, Haida and Blackfoot languages are all endangered, according to t...
Eyes on the Beach, Boots in the Mud: South Sound Symposium
Attend a poster presentation by the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team at the South Sound Science Symposium. Symposium registration is $20 for students and $40 for regular registrants. More information on the SSSS Website.
Abstract: Because of a recent range expansion, the European green crab (Carcinus...
Marine Renewable Energy
Marine Renewable Energy
Seminar Series
The crash of breaking waves and the relentless motion of the tides speak to the powerful forces at work in the ocean—forces that could be used to produce electricity. Although other forms of renewable energy have gained significant traction in recen...