The 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.
Read morePhoto story: Training future seafood farmers
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. This year NOAA Science Camp looked a little different: find out more about this year’s aquaculture spin with the following photo story.
Read moreWSG welcomes inaugural cohort of Coastal Resilience Fellows
Congratulations to our new WSG Coastal Resilience Fellows!
We are pleased to announce that recent graduates Anabel Baker, Elyse Kelsey, Madeleine Lucas and Rich Desanto have been awarded the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Coastal Resilience Fellowship for 2025–2027.