Sea Safety and Survival Training in Bellingham March 31 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2023
Contact: Sarah Fisken: (360) 710-8989, sfisken@uw.edu
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training
Friday, March 31, 2023
Bellingham, WA
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham are cosponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) fo...
WSG in the News 2017
WSG in the News 2017
December 2017
Sea level rise estimates could affect local real estate
San Juan Journal, December 29
New approach to beach erosion at North Cove
South Beach Bulletin, December 28
Sound Waters University: turning education into action
South Whidbey Record, December 27
Sea l...
Ian Miller
Ian Miller
Coastal Hazard Specialist, Olympic Peninsula
Curriculum Vitae
Expertise
Sea level rise
Coastal flooding
Marine debris
Tsunamis
Beach erosion and other changes
Washington coastal ecology
Coastal sediment transport and geomorphology
A skilled science communicator ...
2019 WSG Outreach Workshop
WSG is hosting an Outreach Workshop to brief potential PIs on the Sea Grant program, introduce WSG staff and facilitate collaborative and innovative plans for outreach and engagement.
Investigators are strongly encouraged to attend.
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National Invasive Species Awareness Week
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is a nationwide event occurring in the spring to raise awareness of the threat of invasive species are and what people can do to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state, and regional organizations gather in Washington, D.C. in late February to...
WSG in the News 2020
Washington Sea Grant in the News
December 2020
What causes king tides and where to see otters in the wild in Washington
The Seattle Times, December 10
Witness King Tides and help build a picture of the future
The Wahkiakum County Eagle, December 10
Head outdoors this holiday season to witness k...
First Aid at Sea November 4 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2022
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water.
November 4, 2022
Washington Sea Grant an...
First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water.
Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Course.
Topics covered include:
CPR
Patient assessment
Hypothermia and cold water r...
Heaven on the Half Shell Talk | Cathlamet, WA
Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington State’s Oyster Odyssey
Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these deli...
Virtual workshop: Marine carbon dioxide removal and marine energy in the Pacific Northwest (Day 3)
Given expanding scientific and technological interest in using the ocean for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and marine energy (ME; also called marine renewable energy or marine hydrokinetic energy), it will be essential to design responsible, community-forward research that is attentive to soc...
Are moon jellies eating up all the zooplankton?
From the Summer 2023 Sea Star
As dense aggregations of moon jellyfish form in Puget Sound, researchers study the ecosystem-wide impacts
By Andrea Richter-Sanchez, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Photo: Shutterstock
Have you ever seen a jellyfish floating in Puget Sound? Chances are, it was a moon ...
New staff: WSG welcomes Sanpisa Sritrairat
November 15, 2023
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to welcome Sanpisa Sritrairat as the new community engagement specialist.
Growing up on the coast of Thailand, Sanpisa developed a deep love for coastal ecosystems. She has dedicated her career to protecting these ecosystems and the communitie...
DOH shellfish programs update in response to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order
Message from the Washington State Department of Health: Shellfish Programs Update in Response to the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order
This message was sent to shellfish industry members on 3/24/20
We have received some inquiries about the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay H...
Heaven on the Half Shell Talk | Gig Harbor, WA
Heaven on the Half Shell: Washington State’s Oyster Odyssey
Get to know the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved bivalve: the oyster. In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these deli...
Washington Clean Vessel Act Program Expands Options for Boaters
May 1,, 2022
Second mobile pumpout vessel expands options for Pierce County and south sound boaters, protecting state waters from sewage pollution
For the past two years, the pandemic has stimulated boat sales by 17.8% and increased boater activity on the waters in Washington State. With an increas...