fisheries

Washington Sea Grant offering seafood HACCP training in South Bend this spring

March 11, 2026

Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is offering two basic Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings at its Bendiksen Landing office in South Bend this spring. The trainings will be held in person March 26-27 and May 28-29.

Federal law (21 CFR Part 123) requires establishments that process seafood to conduct a hazard analysis and, if a hazard is identified, develop and follow a HACCP plan. Completion of WSG’s HACCP training course meets the federal ...

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Wild Seafood Connection

Washington Sea Grant is proud to sponsor the 2026 Wild Seafood Connection, presented by the Port of Bellingham.

Wild Seafood Connection is a one-day conference aimed at the independent commercial fisherman who wants to learn about direct marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers, and seafood buyers. Join us for a daylong exchange of ideas and innovations!

Registration is required; please see event page for additional details: https://www.wildseafoodconnect.com/registration/

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The first Washington Fishermen’s Convention makes a splash

February 11, 2026

Sign for the WA Fishermen's Convention

Last December, as king tides pushed waves over Westport’s seawall and nudged seawater onto nearby roads, Washington Sea Grant (WSG) hosted a successful first Washington Fishermen’s Convention.

The Washington Fishermen’s Convention aimed to celebrate and unify the state’s diverse fishing industry, gathering longtime, new and aspiring fishermen to ...

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Discover West Coast Seafood one bite at a time

A new website produced by California, Oregon and Washington Sea Grants serves as a one-stop shop to learn about West Coast Seafood

October 28, 2025

By Mina Orlic, California Sea Grant Science Communications Associate

View the original post on California Sea Grant’s website.

From wild-caught salmon and Dungeness crab to farmed oysters and mussels, West Coast seafood choices are vast, healthy and delicious. But many consumers who want to eat local seafood and support coastal economies are unsure how to choose and ...

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