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September is National Preparedness Month! Washingtonians love our beautiful coastlines; at the same time, living on our...
15/09/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Washingtonians love our beautiful coastlines; at the same time, living on our coasts means exposure to potential flooding, tsunami risks, and other hazards. Our Coastal Hazards Resilience Network website shares a wealth of resources on different types of coastal hazards, tools to increase resilience, examples of ways Washington communities have improved their own resilience, and more.

There are simple steps every household and community can take to be more prepared. Go to wacoastalnetwork.org to make a plan and start today!

Our FREE Skills & Drills course for new fishermen is coming soon - and there's still time to sign up! Learn the skills t...
15/09/2026

Our FREE Skills & Drills course for new fishermen is coming soon - and there's still time to sign up! Learn the skills to succeed as a commercial fishermen, with a particular focus on the Dungeness crab fishery. bit.ly/skills-drills-2026

“Our goal is to break the ice, so someone can walk on the boat and not be totally naive,” says Robert Maw – WSG fisheries specialist, Skills and Drills’ lead instructor, and a commercial fisherman himself. “If new fishermen have seen how to tie knots, mend nets, and know their way around an engine room, that helps the boat owners to hire them.”

Skills & Drills will take place Sept 28-29 in South Bend, WA. The course is FREE for commercial fishermen or those planning to take a fishing job in the next year. Spots are limited - sign up today to secure your place!

Photos courtesy of Oregon Sea Grant

Last December, the first Washington Fishermen's Convention made a splash, offering space for fishermen new and experienc...
11/09/2026

Last December, the first Washington Fishermen's Convention made a splash, offering space for fishermen new and experienced to build community while sharing education, demonstrations, meals and more.

From December 4-5, attendees took part in Drill Instructor and Fishermen's First Aid and Safety Training, led by WSG fisheries specialist Robert Maw. December 6 and 7 were dedicated to a conference whose agenda was specially tailored to a fishing audience. Speakers ranged from fisheries management experts to fishermen whose families have fished for generations, and speaking sessions were interspersed with interactive meet-and-greets, coffee breaks, and Q&As to keep the energy high.

Read more about the Convention in our Summer Sea Star, on our website now!

Harbormasters, marina managers, and boaters work together to protect Washington waters from small oil spills, sewage lea...
10/09/2026

Harbormasters, marina managers, and boaters work together to protect Washington waters from small oil spills, sewage leaks, and other emergencies. Read about recent new and renewed certifications in the Clean Marina Washington program in the newest blogpost on the WSG website!

 

We've talked a lot about Molt Search this summer, but what actually is it, and how do you get involved? Welcome to Molt ...
09/09/2026

We've talked a lot about Molt Search this summer, but what actually is it, and how do you get involved? Welcome to Molt Search 101! (Note - these slides are meant as a primer: check out the MyCoast app for the most detailed Molt Search instructions!)

Most of the crab shells you see on beach aren't dead crabs, but molts: the shells crabs shed when they grow. With the help of community scientists like you, WSG Crab Team collects data on crab molts to help scientists and managers learn more about the crabs in an area.

To start a Molt Search, first, set a timer. If you're alone, search for 20 minutes. If you have a friend with you, search for 10. Walk the beach and search for crab molts. You can tell a shell is a molt, not a dead crab, by examining it: compared to dead crabs, molted shells are hollow, light, and smell clean. Sticking to the wrack line is your best chance of finding molts.

Collect all the molts you find in a bucket or container. Then, start a report in the MyCoast app. Fill out the survey with information about your molts. Submit a photo with a calipers or other object included for scale. That's it, you're done!

Want to get trained in person? There's a Molt Search training in person in Ocean Shores this Saturday!

More kelp photos from WSG coastal hazards specialist Ian Miller's outing to Shipwreck Point during low tide this summer....
08/09/2026

More kelp photos from WSG coastal hazards specialist Ian Miller's outing to Shipwreck Point during low tide this summer. The Kelp Forest Monitoring Alliance Floating Kelp Forest Indicator show this is an area of Washington coast where kelps appear to be doing well.

In addition to the key ecosystem services a healthy kelp population provides, it is also beautiful to look at! 🌿

It's back to school season! Did you know WSG has a variety of FREE curricula and teaching resources to support educators...
07/09/2026

It's back to school season! Did you know WSG has a variety of FREE curricula and teaching resources to support educators teaching marine science?

Go to our website (waseagrant.uw.edu) > Education & Training > Curricula and Resources tab for teaching support on ocean acidification, king tides in Washington, and more, or check out our Publications Library for PDFs you can download for free and use today.

We wish you a happy back to school!

Out now in our latest Sea Star: In strengthening coastal resilience, COHORT supports local leadership.WSG staff are key ...
04/09/2026

Out now in our latest Sea Star: In strengthening coastal resilience, COHORT supports local leadership.

WSG staff are key members of the Coastal Hazards Organizational Resilience Team, which provides tailored, cross-agency support for locally led initiatives aimed at improving coastal resilience. COHORT team members help host local workshops, provide grantwriting support, scope coastal resilience projects, and more based on a community's needs - and the successes of the team's first biennium are available to read in WA Dept of Ecology's new report: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/SummaryPages/2506019.html

Check out the story in our new issue of Sea Star, out now!

Labor Day Weekend is on its way! While out enjoying Washington waterways, remember that Puget Sound is a no discharge zo...
03/09/2026

Labor Day Weekend is on its way! While out enjoying Washington waterways, remember that Puget Sound is a no discharge zone, meaning all treated or untreated sewage must be properly disposed of. Fortunately, the Pumpout Nav app is here to help you find your nearest pumpout station.

Download the free Pumpout Nav app or visit pumpoutwashington.org to protect the environment and have a happy, healthy Labor Day weekend!




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