Washington’s Clean Marina Program celebrates Leschi and Lakewood Marinas’ Clean Marina certification
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), Washington Sea Grant and others today announced the certification of Leschi and Lakewood Marinas, managed by Marina Management LLC, as Clean Marinas. The prestigious Clean Marina certification, established by NMTA in partnership with Sound Keepers, requires marinas to undergo a rigorous assessment of their environmental practices and plan improvements for the future.
Read moreWho brings your seafood to you? An interview with Roger Bain, fisherman of the Makah Tribe
From the Summer 2025 Sea Star
By Jess Davis, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Growing up in Washington state and a member of the Makah Tribe, Roger Bain’s ancestral and more-recent family history might suggest that he was destined to become a fisherman.
Local marinas help to keep Washington’s waters clean
Thirteen Washington marinas have recertified under the state’s Clean Marina program so far in 2024.
To become a certified Clean Marina, a marina must meet a set of minimum pollution prevention requirements, identify sustainability goals and activities, and create a plan to achieve them over a three-year period.
Who brings your seafood to you? An interview with Nick Mendoza, founder of a seafood snack company
By Alison Lorenz, WSG Communications Project Coordinator
To friends and family, Nick Mendoza has always been “the fish guy.” From what he describes as an “uncanny obsession” with fish in his youth to his work as a marine scientist, a love of the ocean is as inherent to Mendoza as his entrepreneurial spirit.
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.
Read moreSalish Sea-wide Molt Blitz coming June 20
Are you one of the millions of Washington residents living on or near the Salish Sea? Join the Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz on June 20 to contribute to the largest-ever single-day dataset of crab molts collected in our state.
Read moreNew staff: WSG welcomes Azalea Hermann
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is pleased to welcome Azalea Hermann as the new fellowships and workforce development specialist. In this role, Azalea collaborates with the WSG fellowships team on fellow recruitment, engagement, professional development and more.
Read moreNew staff: WSG welcomes Allison Spooner
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to welcome Allison Spooner as the new HR and equity manager. Allison joins WSG as a key member of the operations team.
Allison brings eight years of experience supporting classified staff, student employees, and academic HR.
“Oceanography” special issue spotlights Sea Grant
Sea Grant-funded research and work with coastal and Great Lakes communities across the nation are the focus of a special issue of “Oceanography,” the official journal of The Oceanography Society.
This special issue, published in April 2024, features 36 articles contributed by Sea Grant authors across 29 programs and the National Sea Grant Office.