The other tsunamis
Carrie Garrison-Laney’s research paints a fuller picture of Washington’s tsunami risk
From the Summer 2024 Sea Star
By Alison Lorenz, WSG Science Writer
Carrie Garrison-Laney in the field after taking sediment cores.
The Big One. It’s the threat looming over all who live in western Was...
WSG director update
May 6, 2024
WSG is pleased to provide an update on its search for a new director. The Dean’s Office of the University of Washington’s College of the Environment and WSG are jointly exploring a new model for WSG leadership that would add a faculty director to our leadership team. We believe this ...
Anti-Racism Resources
Anti-Racism Resources
June 8, 2020; Updated March 19, 2021
As said in our statement of solidarity with the Black community and our statement of solidarity with the AAPI community, as individuals and as an organization we are working to identify how we have participated in the systemic rac...
Local marinas help to keep Washington’s waters clean
July 1, 2024
Thirteen Washington marinas have recertified under the state’s Clean Marina program so far in 2024.
To become a certified Clean Marina, a marina must meet a set of minimum pollution prevention requirements, identify sustainability goals and activities, and create a plan to achieve the...
Sea Levels are Rising in Washington. What will the Shorelines of the Future be like?
July 22, 2022
A new report from the Washington Coastal Resilience Project evaluates the trade-offs between various strategies to manage the impacts of sea level rise
As sea levels continue to rise, coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion will become increasingly common. According to recent asse...
New staff: WSG welcomes Manya Chadha
March 4, 2024
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is pleased to welcome Manya Chadha as a new student assistant on the communications team.
In this role, Manya collaborates with the WSG communications team to manage and revamp WSG’s website, report communications and social media metrics and assist in int...
Dungeness crab mac & cheese recipe
August 2, 2024
By Jess Davis, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Forget lobster mac and cheese, let’s PNW-ify it with this Dungeness crab mac and cheese recipe from Alaska Seafood.
Ingredients:
1 lb short pasta
1 lb local Dungeness Crab
2 cups asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup b...
Lemongrass-poached Alaska halibut recipe
September 6, 2024
By Jess Davis, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Hot summer nights call for the quickest and lightest of meals. This weekend, try out this lemongrass-poached halibut recipe from Alaska Seafood.
Ingredients:
1 stem lemongrass, smashed
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp grated ...
Baked oysters with togarashi butter recipe
July 5, 2024
By Jess Davis, WSG Science Communications Fellow
What’s an oyster’s favorite band? PEARL JAM! Here’s one way you can prepare oysters at home.
Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup togarashi
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea sa...
Ten recent graduates selected for the 2024-2025 WSG Hershman Fellowship
August 22, 2024
Congratulations to our new WSG Hershman Fellows!
We are pleased to announce that recent graduates Elise Adams, Jessica Clemens, Nika Hoffman, Heeju Jung, Jess Lechtenberg, Allison Morgan, Courtney Murphy, Rondi Nordal, Katalin Plummer and Jack Winterhalter have been awarded the Washi...
Citrusy ale shrimp recipe
October 18, 2024
By Jess Davis, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Ocean pink shrimp season is nearly over, so try this recipe from Alaska Seafood before October’s end for the freshest catch! While the original recipe calls for spot prawns, ocean pink shrimp make an easy swap for this fresh, zi...
How to save the pinto abalone
New research informs future restoration efforts for endangered pinto abalone populations in the Pacific Northwest
From the Winter 2023/2024 Sea Star
By Emma Duckworth, WSG Science Communications Fellow
The pinto abalone is a crucial organism in Puget Sound. “They are the Roomba of the rocky intert...
WSG receives federal funding to support aquaculture initiatives
August 19, 2024
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to receive federal funding through NOAA Sea Grant to supplement its existing initiatives supporting aquaculture in Washington state. Two WSG initiatives are supported by this funding: the Willapa-Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative and the new Tid...