WSG receives federal funding to support aquaculture initiatives
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to receive federal funding through NOAA Sea Grant to supplement its existing initiatives supporting aquaculture in Washington state. Two WSG initiatives are supported by this funding: the Willapa-Grays Harbor Estuary Collaborative and the new Tide’s Out aquaculture workforce training program.
Read moreMeet Jezella Peraza, 2024 WSG Keystone Fellow
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to announce that Jezella Peraza, a recent graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, has been selected as the 2024 WSG Keystone Fellow.
Read moreNew report shares Northwest coastal Tribes’ needs and barriers in adapting to climate change
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) co-led with University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians a new report sharing Northwest coastal tribes’ needs and barriers as they work to adapt to climate change.
Read moreSummer 2024 Sea Star
The newest issue of our biannual magazine is here!
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to share about our research, outreach and education programs through Sea Star, our biannual magazine.
The summer 2024 issue includes four feature stories highlighting the rich variety of WSG’s work.
Washington Sea Grant will lead collaborative research to model southwest estuaries and advance climate resilience in coastal communities
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to have a project selected for funding through the Climate and Fisheries Adaptation (CAFA) program, a partnership between NOAA Research Climate Program Office and the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology.
Read moreWASI interns work with host businesses to prevent pollution
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to introduce four interns working with host businesses this summer through the Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program. Administered by WSG in tandem with the Washington Department of Ecology, the WASI program links undergraduate students in engineering, chemistry, sustainability and environmental sciences with Washington businesses to analyze, recommend, and even implement process changes that prevent pollution and benefit Washington’s waterways and natural resources.
Read moreAnnouncing the River & Ocean Film Festival Photo Contest
Forks, WA – The River & Ocean Film Festival returns in 2024 to celebrate the freshwater and marine environments on the west side of the Olympic Peninsula. On October 18 in Forks, Washington, short films from the peninsula and beyond will showcase the region’s beauty and opportunities as well as the issues facing its aquatic habitats and human communities.
Read moreRemembering Bob Goodwin
Goodwin contributed to Washington Sea Grant through various roles for nearly 50 years
We are sad to share the news of the passing of former Washington Sea Grant (WSG) staff member Bob Goodwin.
Dr. Terrie Klinger to step in as WSG faculty director July 1
The Dean’s Office of the University of Washington’s College of the Environment and Washington Sea Grant (WSG) have announced a new model for WSG leadership that will add a faculty director to the WSG leadership team.
Read moreWSG welcomes new Science Communications fellows
Washington Sea Grant is happy to welcome two new Science Communications fellows, Jess Davis and Brian McGreal. As part of the communications team, Jess will contribute to the WSG News Blog, monthly newsletter and social media.
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