Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
WSG welcomes Mel Lemke, Graduate Science Communications Fellow
We are excited to announce that on May 7, WSG welcomed Mel Lemke as the 2025 Graduate Science Communications Fellow!
WSG Director update: Our federal funding status
On Friday, April 11, news outlets began reporting on the Trump Administration’s proposal to make deep cuts to NOAA funding, including completely eliminating NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). Uncertainties around the continuation of federal funding have now grown significantly, causing concern for the future of our program.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Clean Marina Washington Program
Learn more about the WSG-managed Clean Marina Washington Program and its impact on boating communities throughout Washington.
Nicole Naar Receives 2025 College of the Environment Outstanding Community Impact Award
We are happy to announce that Nicole Naar, WSG social science and education specialist, was selected to receive the UW College of the Environment’s 2025 Outstanding Community Impact Award!
Washington Sea Grant Tide’s Out trainings help to skill up the shellfish industry
WSG’s new training series meets a shellfish industry desire for more professional development for its workers.
New research reveals genetic insights key to eelgrass restoration efforts
A WSG-funded study shows that nature, not just nurture, explains whether eelgrass flowers.
Who brings your seafood to you? An interview with Jesse Holden, fisherman, shellfish farmer and geoduck diver
WSG spoke to Jesse Holden about his seafood business, diving for geoduck, and more.
Researchers to map the genome of invasive European green crab
With state funding, WSG will work with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Woods Hole Oceanographic institution to shed light on a highly invasive species.
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, May 27
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available at the link above.
Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) | Bellingham, May 27-28
The Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) course is a two-day intensive first aid course built to help commercial fishermen prevent and treat injuries they are likely to encounter at sea.
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Workshop | Bellingham, May 30-31
These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills.
