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WSG NEWS
Washington Sea Grant offering seafood HACCP training in South Bend this spring
WSG fisheries specialist Brandii O’Reagan is holding two basic Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) trainings at WSG’s Bendiksen Landing office in South Bend this spring. The training will be held in person March 26-27 and May 28-29.
Oak Harbor Marina recertified through the Clean Marina Washington program
The prestigious Clean Marina certification requires an assessment of environmental practices and to plan for improvements.
New staff: WSG welcomes Aina Hori
We’re pleased to announce Aina Hori is the new WSG Crab Team Outreach Specialist.
The first Washington Fishermen’s Convention makes a splash
WSG held a successful first Washington Fishermen’s Convention in Westport in December.
An Olympic orientation: UW Climate Impacts Group and Washington Sea Grant pilot a learning institute for emerging environmental professionals
Sixteen emerging environmental professionals – of different backgrounds, but together undertaking a new chapter in their careers – gathered for a unique, place-based “learning institute” last summer, thanks to a partnership between UW Climate Impacts Group and Washington Sea Grant.
New modeling tool shows coastal flooding hazards in central Puget Sound
New results from United States Geological Survey’s Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS) are now available for King and Pierce Counties.
New staff: WSG welcomes Stuart Thomas
Stuart joins WSG as a new aquaculture specialist.
Shake out! Don’t freak out! Reflections from a WSG fellow on the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Great ShakeOut Drill
WSG Coastal Resilience Fellow Maddy Lucas shares lessons from the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Great ShakeOut Drill.
New study outlines the site selection process for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s groundbreaking clam garden
A partnership between the Swinomish Tribe and Washington Sea Grant led to a successful model to be replicated.
First detection of highly invasive European green crab in Skagit Bay
In late September, the molt from a European green crab was found at Similk Beach, on the northern end of the Swinomish Tribal Reservation. This was the first detection of the highly invasive species in the northern Whidbey Basin, which includes Skagit Bay.
Discover West Coast Seafood one bite at a time
The new Discover West Coast Seafood website, collaboratively created by California, Oregon and Washington Sea Grant programs, combines practical tools and regional knowledge to showcase the region’s marine bounty.
EVENTS
WSG Crab Team New Monitor Trainings | Various locations, March
Onboarding to the WSG Crab Team monitoring network? Check out our March events calendar to find a third required, in-person training at a location near you.
Basic Seafood HACCP Training | South Bend, March 26-27
This course is held in association with the North Central Association of Food and Drug Officials (NCAFDO) and is for anyone who develops, modifies or reviews HACCP plans.
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Funding and Fellowships
Washington Sea Grant Graduate Science Communications Fellowship
WSG fellows work for two academic quarters on a range of communications projects, from writing articles for the Sea Star newsletter to developing web content. Fellows are given the opportunity to develop their portfolios as writers and communicators, building bridges between scientific information and public understanding.
Applications open: February 17, 2026
Applications due: March 16, 2026 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Washington Applied Sustainability Intership
The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) is an undergraduate summer internship program designed to link dedicated engineering, chemistry, sustainability and environmental sciences students with business and industry in Washington. Interns research identified pollution prevention opportunities at a host business to analyze, recommend, and/or implement process changes.
Applications open: March 18, 2026
Applications due: April 15, 2026 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship
The WSG Keystone Fellowship aims to create pathways into marine-related careers for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and broaden participation in these fields. The program’s goal is to cultivate the next generation of marine and coastal science and policy leaders who are representative of the full spectrum of Washington state communities.
Applications open: April 1, 2026
Applications due: April 29, 2026 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
The WSG Coastal Resilience Fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity for early or shifting career professionals to provide additional capacity for coastal communities around coastal resilience. Highly motivated, qualified individuals are teamed with mentors in a host office for two years, working on coastal resilience-related projects.
Applications open: April 1, 2026
Applications due: April 29, 2026 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship
The WSG Hershman Fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity for soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students engaged in studies pertaining to ocean and coastal policy issues. The fellowship offers students first-hand experiences in crafting marine and natural resource policies and allows them to share their academic expertise with their host offices.
Applications open: April 1, 2026
Applications due: April 29, 2026 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time
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