Washington Sea Grant in the News
Washington Sea Grant in the News
April 2024
Nine practices from Native American culture that could help the environment
The Washington Post, April 22
When dams come down, what happens to the ocean?
High Country News, April 19
Trapping for harmful green crab continues in Grays Harbor, elsew...
Washington Applied Sustainability Internship
Washington Applied Sustainability Internship
Application for 2024 Summer WASI program Opens: Monday, March 11
Application Deadline: Friday, April 19; 5:00pm Pacific Time
See “Information for Prospective Interns” below f...
Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Fellowship dates:  February 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
The application for the 2025-2026 Knauss Fellowship is now CLOSED
Overview
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program offers a unique educational experience to gra...
River & Ocean Film Festival
Film Submissions Wanted!
The 8th River and Ocean Film Festival is slated to return in 2024!Â
Save the date for TWO showings of the festival this year: July 26th in Port Angeles AND October 18th in Forks. As always, the River and Ocean Film Festival will bring you a c...
A Mariner’s Life for Me
From the winter 2021–2022 Sea Star print newsletter
The Seafarer Collective provides accessible educational programs for aspiring mariners to sustain and diversify the maritime workforce
By Kathleen McKeegan, WSG Science Communications Fellow
For Captain Halee Grimes, all it took was one lo...
Scandinavian Pickled Herring Bites
September 30, 2022
By Olivia Horwedel, WSG Science Communications Fellow
For this week’s sustainable seafood recipe, we are highlighting herring, a fish that is often underutilized in seafood dishes. These pickled herring bites are influenced by the flavors of Scandinavia that have made their way ...
Aquaculture Timeline
Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Timeline
Welcome to the Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Timeline. This project is part of the Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Study project, which is an effort to improve the long-term sustainability of shellfish aquaculture in Willa...
Who Brings Your Seafood to You? An Interview with Pete Knutson
October 19, 2020
By James Lee, Science Communications Fellow
Pete Knutson owns Loki Fish Company, a family business. He fishes mostly salmon, with a bit of halibut on the side. He’s the director of the Puget Sound Harvester’s Association, an industry group that represents non-treaty comme...
Shoreline Living and Restoration Outreach
Shoreline Living and Restoration
We also offer local activities and training on salmon and beach-naturalist and stewardship programming. Learn more in Ocean Learning.
Bivalves for Clean Water
Marine Water Quality Specialist, 206-54...
Septic Sense – Septic Socials and Septic System Landscaping Classes
Teri King, Marine Water Quality Specialist
Septic Socials
A Septic Social is a great way to meet your neighbors and entertain your friends while discovering your underground treasure. The program, which has been running for more than 20 years, was devel...
Current Research Projects
Current Research Projects
Christie, Patrick, Principal Investigator
Finding common ground: communicating across borders to restore the Salish Sea
Tribal and non-tribal students co-create digital stories regarding topics such as tribal sovereignty, fishery treaty rights, and tribally-led environmenta...
Strategies for Successful Research to Application Projects
This online webinar is part of the OneNOAA Science Seminar Series.
Title: Strategies for Successful Research to Application Projects: A Case Study of the National Sea Grant College Program
Abstract: As coastal landscapes change, management professionals are working hard to transition research result...
Seaweed Farming Introductory Workshop
Seaweed Farming Introductory Workshop
This one-time event was held on November 20, 2019. There are currently no plans to offer a second workshop.
Washington kelp farmer Joth Davis (photo: Puget Sound Restoration Fund)
This free online workshop provided participants with an overview of se...
Who Brings Your Seafood to You? An Interview with Mike Cornman of Westport Seafood
August 30, 2022
By Olivia Horwedel, WSG Science Communications FellowÂ
A Westport Seafood fishing vessel. Photo credit: Michael Bruce
Mike Cornman, owner of Westport Seafood and Merino’s Seafood Market, was destined to work a career connected to the ocean. Cornman grew up in Westport, Washington ...