Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
WSG NEWS
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!
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.
EVENTS
Molt Search Public Trainings | Various locations, June 11-20
Want to help monitor for invasive European green crab on your local shoreline? Check out this month’s events calendar to find a public, on-beach Molt Search training near you!
Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz! | Various locations, June 20
Help create the largest single-day dataset on crab molts in inland Washington on Molt Blitz! Can we find new areas of green crab spread? Can we learn more about where juvenile Dungeness crabs live and grow? Molt Search with us on June 20 to find out!
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.
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
Funding and Fellowships
Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
A unique educational opportunity for early or shifting career professionals to provide additional capacity for coastal communities around coastal resilience. Highly motivated, qualified individuals are teamed with mentors in a host office for two years, working on coastal resilience-related projects.
Applications due: June 18, 2025
Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship
The WSG Keystone Fellowship program is committed to broadening and enhancing access for all students who wish to pursue careers in marine science and policy.
Applications due: June 24, 2025
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!