First detection of highly invasive European green crab in Skagit Bay
A participant from the Molt Search program made the important discovery
La Conner, Wash. — In late September, the molt from a European green crab was found at Similk Beach, on the northern end of the Swinomish Tribal Reservation.
Read moreJoin WSG for king tide viewing parties in South Bend December 5 and Olympia December 9
King tides are the annual extreme-high tides that occur whenever the moon is closest to Earth. They are a dramatic feature of Washington winters – and a glimpse of what our future along Washington’s coasts may look like as sea levels rise.
Read moreThe Washington Fishermen’s Conference is a month away — register now for only $25!
Updated November 17, 2025
Westport — The first-ever Washington Fishermen’s Convention is coming to Westport this winter, aimed at unifying and celebrating the state’s diverse fishing industry while bringing new and prospective fishermen into the fold.
Floodplains to foodwebs
WSG-funded researchers investigate estuary restoration through the eyes of juvenile salmon
By Mel Lemke, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Hatching from their eggs into the waters of the Stillaguamish River, Chinook salmon begin their lives as tiny freshwater fry.
First king tides of the season reach Washington shores this week
The first series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, is set to reach Washington shores November 5-9. Residents and visitors to Washington’s coast are invited to capture these high water events in photos and upload them to the MyCoast website or phone app.
Read moreDiscover 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
By Mina Orlic, California Sea Grant Science Communications Associate
View the original post on California Sea Grant’s website.
Economic convergence in coastal Washington: How COVID-19 changed regional unemployment
By Kevin Decker, WSG Coastal Economist
For a long time, Washington’s rural coastal counties – such as Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties – had higher unemployment than the state average.
WSG Puget Sound Science Research Fellowship launches with two new fellows
Congratulations to our new WSG Puget Sound Science Research Fellows!
We are excited to announce that Gabe Diephuis and Isaac Olson have been awarded the new WSG Puget Sound Science Research Fellowship!
Kate Litle, WSG interim director, wins 2025 Washington Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award
In July, Washington Sea Grant (WSG) shared that Kate Litle, WSG interim director, had been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Washington Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award. Now, we are so excited to say that Kate is a recipient of the award!
Read moreRestorative aquaculture: the science behind increasing subsistence access to basket cockles for the Suquamish Tribe
By Mel Lemke, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Basket cockles (Clinocardium nuttallii) are saltwater clams native to the Pacific Northwest. With their charismatic ruffled shells and colorful banding, they are easily recognizable at low tide, peeking out from their fine-sediment habitats among eelgrass beds.
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