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01/06/2026

It's Molt Search season! What's Molt Search, you ask? It's when community scientists collect, document, and submit their photos of crustacean molts to help managers track the presence or absence of invasive European green crab - as well as gather important data about other native species, like Dungeness crab.

Our partners are hosting several Molt Search trainings this week in Bremerton, Snohomish, Blaine, and Burien. Check out our events calendar or go to wsgcrabteam.uw.edu/moltsearch for more info - and to get Molt Searching 🦀

28/05/2026

REMINDER: Applications for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship are due June 3!

The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program offers a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, and in national policies that affect those resources. Successful applicants are matched with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government for a one-year paid fellowship in the Washington D.C. area. The program is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program.

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/2026-knauss

27/05/2026

If you’ve visited the Washington Sea Grant website recently, you may have noticed our new look.

After many months of development in partnership with University of Washington’s College of the Environment, we are excited to share our new website with you. In addition to a fresh look, more cohesive branding, and beautiful imagery, we placed a particular emphasis on making sure information about our many programs is accessible, up to date, and easy to find.

We invite you to explore the site and see what’s new! Visit the new WSG website at waseagrant.uw.edu

21/05/2026

IN ONE WEEK: Join Washington Sea Grant and UW EarthLab for a performance of Sea Change Within Us by Karin Stevens Dance next Thursday, May 28 in UW's Gould Hall! The performance starts at 4 p.m. and addresses water issues and climate change through a local lens.

We're excited to share this unique event with you! 💃 🌊 Attendance is free, but space is limited! Register at bit.ly/SeaChange26 (note the capital S and C!) or using the QR code.

20/05/2026

UW News reports that a new method could help Washington shellfish farmers control a pesky shrimp.

Research led by the UW and funded by Washington state has yielded a non-chemical, proof-of-principle method for killing burrowing shrimp - which suffocate shellfish by displacing sediment - in targeted areas. Using a custom-built platform to apply vibration and pressure to a 50-square-foot region of sediment compacts the sediment and effectively traps shrimp in their burrows.

Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4ft8NI8

Photo by Jackson Blalock

18/05/2026

WSG is excited to welcome Emily Bjornsgard as our new graduate Science Communications Fellow!

Emily is a current master's student at Western Washington University, where she's examining the effects of certain chemical compounds on the survival and feeding abilities of larval forage fishes in the Salish Sea. Before returning to school, Emily worked in the aquarium and environmental education fields, caring for hundreds of Salish Sea species, raising baby fish, and creating volunteer and public learning opportunities about our shared waterways.

We're excited to have you, Emily! Read more about Emily and our graduate SciComm Fellowship on our website. 🔗

15/05/2026

Seasonal low tides return to Washington this weekend, May 16-21! As waters recede, creatures of all shapes, sizes and colors are revealed to those who know where to look...👀

Do you plan to go tidepooling this weekend? Between nudibranchs, anemones, moon snails, tunicates and more, which critters are you most hoping to see?

13/05/2026

We have another Basic Seafood HACCP class coming up in South Bend, WA! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/may-2026-haccp

This course is held in association with the North Central Association of Food and Drug Officials (NCAFDO). It is for anyone who develops, modifies or reviews HACCP plans. Federal law (21 CFR Part 123) requires establishments that process seafood to conduct a hazard analysis and, if a hazard is identified, develop and follow a HACCP plan. Satisfactory completion of this course meets the training requirement indicated in 21 CFR 123.10.

When: May 28-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. w/one-hour lunch break (lunch not provided)
Where: WSG South Bend Office, Bendiksen Landing, 313 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend
Fee: $399

Questions? Contact Brandii O'Reagan, [email protected]. Photo courtesy of Brandii O'Reagan.

12/05/2026

Calling UW students! We are hiring a Student Assistant - Marina Pumpout Inspector. Visit bit.ly/boating-student-assistant to learn more and apply!

Washington Sea Grant (WSG) has an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Student Assistant to support WSG staff and our Boating Program to examine pumpout units at marinas around Washington. The student assistant will help ensure our state’s numerous pumpout units are in good working order to serve the boaters of Washington and keep our waters clean.

We are seeking an individual who would be willing to be trained and comfortable traveling around the state to marinas to inventory and inspect pumpouts. The student would be reimbursed for mileage, hotel, and per diem food at the standard state rate for all travel related to this work. Please note this opportunity is available only to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington.

11/05/2026

Thanks to Nautical NW Magazine for sharing about our Clean Marina program in their May/June issue! "Clean Marina Begins Third Decade of Green Success" details the ways a Clean Marina certification can help marinas determine, set and accomplish their environmental goals. 🛥️

Read the article here: https://www.nauticalnw.com/magazine/ - see pg 18!

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