Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
Washington Sea Grant continues to help people understand and address the challenges facing Washington’s ocean and coasts.


WSG NEWS

UW College of the Environment seeks a director from among UW faculty to lead Washington Sea Grant

The WSG faculty director will be responsible for strategic visioning and the implementation of research, outreach, education and communications while advancing DEI principles and practices. 

Washington Sea Grant deepens its presence on the Pacific Coast with a new office location in South Bend, WA

Washington Sea Grant staff participated in an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Bendiksen Landing.

Who brings your seafood to you? An interview with Julia Richfield, food service director at Boistford School

WSG spoke to Richfield about the importance of local ingredients, sourcing and cooking seafood in schools, and more.

Meet Maddie Gard, Science Communications Fellow

As the Science Communications Fellow, I look forward to connecting with Washington communities by sharing exciting and hopeful research!

Discover West Coast Seafood: a recipe series

From salmon to oysters and Dungeness crab, discover delicious West Coast seafood with these simple recipes.

Map of Puget Sound Area Showing Markers Where WSG Works

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

WSG Seaweed Office Hours, Virtual | November 27

Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available in event link.

Free talk: Tsunamis in the Salish Sea, Stanwood | December 3

Learn about the geologic evidence for past tsunamis in the Salish Sea and how this evidence can help us prepare for future tsunamis with WSG coastal hazards specialist Carrie Garrison-Laney. Hosted by the Stanwood Library; pre-registration is required.

COASTAL CAFÉ

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Funding and Fellowships

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.

Closing Date for Applications: Feb 12, 2025

2025 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship

The Fellowship offers first-hand experience working on projects that help us better understand, conserve and utilize Washington’s ocean and coastal resources while building pathways into marine related careers for individuals who are historically underrepresented in those fields.

Applications Due: November 22, 2024