Impacts from the Summer 2021 Heatwave on Washington Shellfish
July 21, 2021
Dead butter clams. Photo: Ron Carr
The record-breaking heat that hit the Pacific Northwest from June 23 to 28, 2021, caused harm to many intertidal shellfish and invertebrate species on Washington beaches.
On many beaches, species such as cockles, varnish clams, butter clams, and nativ...
Explore Residential Armor Removals on Puget Sound
Join us for a day of exploring examples of residential armor removal and soft shore projects in the marine environment. We will visit three different properties on Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. At each site, we will meet with designers, regulators, consultants, and others who participated in ...
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Trophically Important Crustacean Zooplankton of Washington State
Acidification effects on crustacean zooplankton
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Trophically Important Crustacean Zooplankton of Washington State
Researchers quantified the differential growth and survival rates in acidified waters of zooplankton species that are fundamental to the marine ...
Marine Wiring Workshop in Seattle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2019
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, Washington Sea Grant
206-543-1225
sfisken@u.washington.edu
Marine Wiring Workshop in Seattle
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to safely wire their vessels
Saturday, March, 16.
Washington Sea Grant...
Washington Sea Grant and Gig Harbor Boat Shop Offer a Marine Weather Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2018
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu
Washington Sea Grant and Gig Harbor Boat Shop Offer a Marine Weather Workshop
Learn how to read the weather before you go. Thurs., March 22, 2018
Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harb...
Where can you find the best geoduck in Washington?
September 27, 2018
Washington Sea Grant works with oyster farmer Rachel Hansen, who put together this list of nominees of the best geoduck restaurant in Washington for USA Today‘s Readers Choice Awards. Nominees include Joule and Maneki in Seattle, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar in Olympia, and othe...
The 7R’s of Integrating Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships Into Aquaculture Literacy
September 2, 2021
Indigenous Aquaculture Collaborative gather at a Hawaiian loko iʻa (fishpond) to learn about Native fishpond aquaculture and participate in restoration. (Credit: Lindsey Pierce/Environmental Specialist at the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alask...
Diesel engines Training at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding has developed non-credit continuing education courses in marine systems for individuals already in the industry. The courses will rely on industry-relevant mock-ups to provide hands-on practical training taught by experienced professionals.
Marine Systems ...
Septic Care Workshop (Granite Falls)
Learn how to properly maintain and care for your septic system to avoid costly repairs and protect the health of your family and Snohomish County water quality.
Teri King from Washington Sea Grant leaves you with the know-how to protect your system, work with septic professionals, and make sure your...
First Aid Workshop in Gig Harbor, April 6
New Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2017
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu
PHOTOS: Available upon request
First Aid Workshop in Gig Harbor, April 6
Learn how to be safe on the water!
Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved...
Harbor WildWatch Summer Beach Walks: Kopachuck
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Meet at local beaches throughout the summer to explore the intertidal habitat at low tide with trained naturalists and volunteers. There is no better way to learn about your local environment then to stroll the shore, investigate seldom seen animal and discover wh...
European green crab found at Kala Point Lagoon
September 19, 2018
Earlier this month, WSG Crab Team found invasive European green crab at Kala Point Lagoon in Port Townsend. Read more about the discovery and its implications in the article below, from The Port Townsend Leader. A big thanks to the hardworking Crab Team volunteers who ha...
Septic Care Workshop (Snohomish)
Learn how to properly maintain and care for your septic system to avoid costly repairs and protect the health of your family and Snohomish County water quality.
Teri King from Washington Sea Grant leaves you with the know-how to protect your system, work with septic professionals, and make sure your...
Local and Coastal: Dungeness Crab Cakes
August 14, 2020
By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant
What does eating local mean to you? In a state of abundant marine resources, Washingtonians have ample opportunity to explore what local seafood has to offer, from shucking shellfish at the beach with friends to signing up for a Community Sup...