For over 50 years, Washington Sea Grant has helped people and marine life thrive by supporting research, technical expertise and educational activities that foster the responsible use and conservation of ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Learn moreData, training, professional networking, and technical assistance to support resilient coastal communities
Training, education and outreach to support a strong and resilient seafood community and economy
Monitoring, preventative training, and hands-on support to safeguard the health of our state's marine waters
Data, technical expertise, and industry-targeted training to support robust marine economies
Monitoring data, training, and technical assistance to support the management, protection and restoration of Washington shorelines
For more than 20 years, Washington Sea Grant’s NOAA Science Camp has offered hands-on science-learning opportunities for middle and high school students. One session of this year’s camp had an aquaculture spin: find out more with the following photo story.
Read moreWith heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of author, speaker and former Washington Sea Grant staff member David George Gordon.
This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of SoundToxins, a Washington Sea Grant program that serves as an early warning system to protect people and shellfish safety from toxic phytoplankton blooms.
Clean Marina Washington is thrilled to announce the certification of Kettle Falls Marina, as well as the recertifications of Tacoma Yacht Club and Des Moines Marina this year.
From salmon fishermen on Puget Sound to oyster farmers in Grays Harbor, Washingtonians’ lives are intertwined with Washington’s living marine resources. The seafood industry — including harvesting, processing, marketing, and consumption — is a vital part of the Pacific Northwest’s culture and commerce.
Through accessible education and outreach, WSG helps consumers confidently buy, store and prepare seafood that is safe, sustainable and locally caught or cultivated. WSG also equips seafood harvesters and businesses with training in direct marketing, product handling and business practices that expand their reach and strengthen the regional seafood supply chain.
Check out our Discover West Coast Seafood website for more info on all things Washington seafood!
Photo courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant.
Between 2021–2024, examples of WSG’s impact included:
$250m
1,500
7,633
Washington Sea Grant’s Development Fund supports marine science programs for K-12 and college students and helps fund marine-related research, outreach and education throughout Washington state.
