Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
Robyn Ricks, WSG creative director, retires
For twenty-seven years, Robyn Ricks shaped how the outside world sees Washington Sea Grant.
New staff: WSG welcomes Jubilee Cho and Kaitlyn Kowaleski
WSG is excited to welcome two new staff this summer: Jubilee Cho is the new graphic designer, and Kaitlyn Kowaleski is a new postdoctoral scholar.
Wesley Hull wins UW Graduate School Medal for work with Washington shellfish farmers
Dr. Wesley Hull has been awarded the University of Washington (UW) Graduate School Medal for his dissertation research, supported in part by WSG.
Raising the next generation of endangered pinto abalone
A WSG-funded research project informs future restoration efforts and resilience for pinto abalone populations in the Pacific Northwest.
Second Annual Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz Coming June 20
Are you one of the millions of Washington residents living on or near the Salish Sea? Learn more on how you can join the Molt Blitz on June 20.
Washington Clean Vessel Act Program expands pumpout options for boaters
With the boating season officially underway, it’s time for Washington boaters to brush up on their knowledge for leaving a healthy wake for all to enjoy.
With Washington Sea Grant Skills and Drills training, aspiring commercial fishermen get their sea legs
In a new WSG training, students learned navigation and sea safety, how to mend nets, triage boat repair, and much more.
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!
EVENTS
Heaven on the Half Shell Talk | Gig Harbor, June 26
In this talk, author David George Gordon discusses three species— the Olympia, Eastern, and Pacific oysters— along with the people who have cultivated these delicacies for many generations.
WSG Seaweed Office Hours | Virtual, June 30
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available in event link.
Washington Fishermen’s Convention in Westport | December 4 – December 8
The Washington Fishermen’s Convention is a multi-day learning and networking opportunity for new and experienced fishermen. Featuring hands-on training, networking opportunities and educational sessions, and a daylong on-water practicum for new deckhands to practice their skills, the Washington Fishermen’s Convention has something for everyone in the commercial fishing industry.
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
Washington Coast Economist
Washington Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Study
Washington Seaweed Collaborative
Willapa–Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative
WSG Crab Team
WSG News Blog
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!