Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
Meet Erick Dowell, 2025 WSG Keystone Fellow
WSG is excited to announce that Erick Dowell, a recent graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, has been selected as the 2025 WSG Keystone Fellow. Erick will be working with host Puget Sound Restoration Fund.
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.
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
Seattle Boat Show, Seattle | January 31 – February 8
Featuring new and brokerage boats from hundreds of different boat brands, free boat seminars, exciting attractions, cutting-edge marine technology and more, the 2025 Seattle Boat Show is a family-friendly event to foster connection and share a love for the open seas.
National Working Waterfront Conference, San Diego | February 4-6
The National Working Waterfront Network’s Conference is the only national event that brings together people from across North America to connect with one another and showcase initiatives that protect and promote working waterfronts.
2025 Conference for Shellfish Growers, Union, WA | February 10-11
First convened by WSG in 1991, the Conference for Shellfish Growers brings together shellfish producers, researchers, students and managers from the Pacific Northwest to discuss pressing issues and relevant research on aquaculture. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conference this year.
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