May 13, 2019
Do you know what to do if a tsunami hits?
Officials from Washington Sea Grant, Washington Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the Washington Geological Survey just wrapped the third year of the “Tsunami Roadshow.” The event ...
Read MoreMay 2, 2019
Congratulations to WSG Director Russell Callender for his nomination to the NOAA Distinguished Career Award for Professional Achievement. The award recognizes significant accomplishments that have resulted in long-term benefits to the bureau’s mission and strategic goals.
Dr. Callender was ...
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
With funding from the Clean Vessel Act program, 140 pumpout stations help divert sewage from coastal and inland waters in Washington.
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April 23, 2019
How does shellfish aquaculture interact with Puget Sound’s marine life? A collaborative research partnership between Washington Sea Grant, The Nature Conservancy, NOAA, the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe, and local shellfish growers hopes to find out.
Using mounted cameras, the researchers ...
Read MoreMarch 19, 2019
On April 20, the Washington Coast Clean-up and 6th Annual River & Ocean Film Festival combine to explore and protect the Olympic Peninsula’s ecological wonders.
Each spring, hundreds of volunteers fan out along Washington’s outer coast and ...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2019
Garfield High School Team Wins First Place at Statewide Orca Bowl Competition
The Junior Olympics of Marine Science in the Northwest
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February 1, 2019
Congratulations to Washington Sea Grant Assistant Director for Programs Kate Litle for her nomination for the 2019 University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award. Kate is responsible for WSG program planning and reporting; oversees WSG competitive processes, including research and ...
Read MoreOctober 3, 2018
A new story in the Sequim Gazette featuring WSG aquatic invasive species specialist Emily Grason details how far invasive European green crab have spread on the Olympic Peninsula.
Read the story here: http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/european-green-crabs-reach-stretches-across-north-olympic-peninsula/
Read MoreAugust 27, 2018
The Washington State Invasive Species Council, part of the Recreation and Conservation Office, was created by the state legislature in 2006 to provide policy-level direction, planning and coordination to comabat harmful invasive species throughout the state. The ...
Read MoreAugust 21, 2018
We are pleased to announce this year’s six Washington Sea Grant (WSG) State Fellows. The Washington Sea Grant State Fellowship (formerly the Marc Hershman Marine Policy Fellowship) offers a unique educational opportunity for current or recent graduate ...
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