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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.

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/ Research, Fisheries, Ecosystem Health

A rough road to recovery for Puget Sound rockfish

Imagine you are out on the emerald waters of Puget Sound. The sun is bright, the wind is calm, your fishing rod is in place, and you are just waiting for that bite. 

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/ Aquaculture, Seafood, Water Quality

Q&A: The UW-affiliated program that helped raise the alarm about deadly marine biotoxins faces funding uncertainty

When Washington Sea Grant’s SoundToxins program detected Alexandrium catenella  — a species of phytoplankton that produces the toxin that causes PSP — this summer, they quickly relayed the information to Washington Department of Health, which closed the impacted marine areas before anyone got sick. 

/ Seafood, K-12 Education, Featured

Students taste test locally-caught rockfish, lingcod in Washington schools

A new year-long pilot project is bringing lesser-known, locally caught seafood species like rockfish and lingcod in for students to taste test at several Washington schools. 

/ General

Remembering David George Gordon

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of author, speaker and former Washington Sea Grant staff member David George Gordon. 

Submit your king tide photos to MyCoast!

Submit your king tide photos to MyCoast!

King tides are the year’s highest high tides. In Washington, these take place intermittently from November through March. Tidal heights and peak times vary based on location; view our king tides calendar or NOAA Tide Predictions for more information on king tides near you.

Washington Sea Grant’s King Tides Program invites you to share your photos of king tide events through the MyCoast website or app. King tides give us a glimpse of how future higher water levels could impact our communities.

View king tide photos on MyCoast.

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