Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
New modeling tool shows coastal flooding hazards in central Puget Sound
New results from United States Geological Survey’s Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS) are now available for King and Pierce Counties.
New staff: WSG welcomes Stuart Thomas
Stuart joins WSG as a new aquaculture specialist.
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A favorite tradition at WSG, our calendar shares both the work of local artists and the ways in which WSG serves you.
Shake out! Don’t freak out! Reflections from a WSG fellow on the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Great ShakeOut Drill
WSG Coastal Resilience Fellow Maddy Lucas shares lessons from the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Great ShakeOut Drill.
New study outlines the site selection process for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s groundbreaking clam garden
A partnership between the Swinomish Tribe and Washington Sea Grant led to a successful model to be replicated.
First detection of highly invasive European green crab in Skagit Bay
In late September, the molt from a European green crab was found at Similk Beach, on the northern end of the Swinomish Tribal Reservation. This was the first detection of the highly invasive species in the northern Whidbey Basin, which includes Skagit Bay.
Join WSG for king tide viewing parties in South Bend December 5 and Olympia December 9
These events, open to the public, offer an opportunity to learn about king tides and coastal flooding in Washington.
The Washington Fishermen’s Conference is a month away — register now for only $25!
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the next 25 conference tickets sold will be only $25!
Floodplains to foodwebs
WSG-funded researchers investigate estuary restoration through the eyes of juvenile salmon.
First king tides of the season reach Washington shores this week
The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is set to reach Washington shores November 5-9.
Discover West Coast Seafood one bite at a time
The new Discover West Coast Seafood website, collaboratively created by California, Oregon and Washington Sea Grant programs, combines practical tools and regional knowledge to showcase the region’s marine bounty.
Economic convergence in coastal Washington: How COVID-19 changed regional unemployment
A new economic analysis from WSG Coastal Economist Kevin Decker explores the narrowing unemployment gaps in Washington’s rural coastal counties compared to the state average.
EVENTS
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) | Seattle, January 22-24
The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills, while the Fisherman First Aid and Safety Training was built to help commercial fishermen prevent and treat injuries they may encounter at sea.
Free webinar: Beyond Education: Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Behavior Change | Virtual, January 23
Hosted by the Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group, this webinar will examine the limits of education-only communication approaches and how to better help make the shift from information to behavior change.
2026 Conference for Shellfish Growers | Union, February 9-10
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.
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
Self-Guided Field Trips
Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group
SoundToxins
Washington Coast Economist
Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Study
Washington Seaweed Collaborative
Willapa–Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative
WSG Crab Team
WSG News Blog
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