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The emerging invasion by European green crabs (Carcinus maenas) threatens marine resources in Washington. Early detection of small populations gives us the best chance to reduce the spread and impact of this globally damaging invasive species.
Wa...
Crossbreeding and Selection for Resistance to Ocean Acidification in Pacific Oysters
Breeding OA-resistant oysters
Crossbreeding and Selection for Resistance to Ocean Acidification in Pacific Oysters
Researchers used genetic approaches to develop broodstocks for the shellfish industry that are better adapted to increasingly corrosive seawater impacting our coasts and estuar...
Lessons for Washington from the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011
January 15, 2020
It is hard to comprehend the scale of damage that resulted from the 2011 Japanese tsunami. Entire forests, neighborhoods and even towns were washed away. It caused the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl. Overall, almost 20,000 people were proclaimed dead or missing.
More than ei...
What is the State of Your Oyster?
Are your oysters healthy? WSG volunteers provide landowners evaluations of bacterial contamination for privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound at these locations:
Hunter Farms
1921 E. State Route 106, Union, WA
QFC parking lot, under flag pole – pharmacy side – ...
State of the Oyster Study
State of the Oyster Study invites you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and Puget Sound. Collection dates for the 2021 season are:
May 31 • June 27 • July 25 • August 22
Samples with payment and collection forms may be dropped off at...
Test Your Well Water with Well Education & Testing (WET)
Well Education & Testing (WET) invites you to take a look at the health of your well! Learn about keeping your drinking water safe.
WET, a Washington Sea Grant program, provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water.
Washington State Department of Health recommends an...
What is the State of Your Oyster?
Are your oysters healthy? WSG volunteers provide landowners evaluations of bacterial contamination for privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound at these locations:
Hunter Farms
1921 E. State Route 106, Union, WA
QFC parking lot, under flag pole – pharmacy side – 201 NE ...
What is the State of Your Oyster?
Are your oysters healthy? WSG volunteers provide landowners evaluations of bacterial contamination for privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound at these locations:
Hunter Farms
1921 E. State Route 106, Union, WA
QFC parking lot, under flag pole – pharmacy side – 201 ...
What is the State of Your Oyster?
Are your oysters healthy? WSG volunteers provide landowners evaluations of bacterial contamination for privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound at these locations:
Hunter Farms
1921 E. State Route 106, Union, WA
QFC parking lot, under flag pole – pharmacy side – 201 ...
Local and Coastal: Pink Salmon Gravlax
May 15, 2020
By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant
We love the quarantine kitchen enthusiasm, especially since it’s been encouraging people to cook more seafood at home and try out different types of seafood. This recipe uses pink salmon; though less commonly seen on the menu, it is the most...
Local and Coastal: Garlic-Chili Oil and Smoked Oyster Pizza
July 17, 2020
By Abby Rogerson, WSG Student Assistant
A classic New Haven-style pizza from Connecticut features freshly shucked littleneck clams atop a crust brushed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. In our PNW version, we infuse the olive oil with the garlic and herbs first, add some mozzarell...
Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan Resources
Resources for Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan
A Sea Grant Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professional Development Webinar – 6/10/20
Developing a DEI Committee and Action Plan Webinar
Sea Grant Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professiona...
GOING DIGITAL: Puget Sound Green Infrastructure Summit
*IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s Summit will take place in a largely virtual format. In order to make the most of the situation, to keep our green infrastructure work moving forward, and to maximize the safety and health of all of you, our partners and friends, we have ...
OA Outreach and Education Resources
Ocean Acidification Outreach and Education Resources
This page houses Washington Sea Grant’s collection of resources for Ocean Acidification Outreach and Education where you can view or download videos, presentations, demonstration protocols, handouts, and other classroom resources.
Simp...