Washington Sea Grant

A leader in marine research, education and outreach, serving those who manage, use and enjoy Washington's ocean and coasts.

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IT'S MOLT BLITZ! 🦀🦀🦀

We're looking for the shedded shells of invasive European green crab, native Dungeness crab, and more to gather the largest single-day dataset of crab molts in Washington. Join Molt Search trainers or search for crab molts on a shore near you!

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This July, middle & high schoolers will dive into marine science at NOAA Science Camp. With hands-on learning and expertise, students explore fisheries, oceanography and marine mammal studies.
Read the 20-year program history here: https://t.co/o527pwCiTl

Photo: Hannah Shelly

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Have you ever spotted a colorful, shimmery shell in WA waters? Chances are you found a pinto abalone. These marine molluscs are endangered, and new WSG-funded research suggests ocean change may further threaten them. Read here: https://t.co/Fhh6OtLZcB
Photo: Taylor Frierson

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🦀 Have some free time on your claws?
Join our annual Molt Blitz June 20 and contribute to WA's largest single-day crab molt dataset! Not sure how? Visit our Molt Search page: https://t.co/eoavuE1SOU.

Pictured: 2023 San Juan County volunteers
Learn more: https://t.co/j9GHBdf4jn

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📅SAVE THE DATE! Join the Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz on June 20 to contribute to the largest single-day dataset of crab molts collected in WA.

Want to join but not sure how? Join our season kickoff webinar June 4 or find a public training near you: https://t.co/eoavuE1SOU🦀

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Since 2008, the WSG Hershman Fellowship has helped grad students dive into ocean and coastal policy. Many continue to stay connected to WSG afterwards as mentors.
Learn more here: https://t.co/yx1PBKN0vZ

Pictured are the 2023-2024 Hershman fellows at their orientation.

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Pumpout Washington provides tools and educations to help boaters play their part in keeping our waters clean. With more pumpout options — including more mobile pumpout boats — properly disposing of boater waste is easier than ever. Learn more: https://t.co/Fw6JpjzRMG

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Preparing for tsunamis can seem like a daunting task for Washington residents. A group of students from Ocosta High School used their drone skills to create educational videos on tsunami preparedness.
Read more and watch the videos produced here: https://t.co/pzOeeYjBf1

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The Clean Marina Washington Program turns 20! Listen as Aaron Barnett, WSG Boating Program Specialist, explains the program’s impacts on Washington marinas and boating communities.

Read more on our blog: https://t.co/sszSCB9dCX

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Washington Sea Grant Review March 18-20, 2025 - https://t.co/NCiR4MuYdX

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Stop by Steam Donkey Brewing in Aberdeen this Saturday for a European green crab "crash course" at this fun and informal brewery talk by Crab Team graduate student assistant Elyse!

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Witness the power of nature–King tides are returning to Washington shores from January 12–15. These extreme high tides offer a glimpse into our future with rising sea levels. Learn more and see the full calendar here https://t.co/RkgBhAIsnS

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Happy holidays from Washington Sea Grant!

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Feeling unsure about graduate school, Joe Malley joined his then-girlfriend's brother-in-law on a fishing trip in Alaska. The trip changed Malley's life.

For the last week of #NationalSeafoodMonth, read our interview with Joe Malley of St Jude Tuna: https://t.co/FTxyJyC8np 🎣🚤

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Applications for the 2025 WSG Keystone Fellowship are open!

The WSG Keystone Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for recent master's or doctoral students in ocean, coastal or policy studies. Learn more about this year's project and how to apply here! https://t.co/ye21hnYEyf

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We're excited to announce our four finalists for the 2025 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! Huge congratulations to Aina Hori, Jason Gronich, Caitlin Lawrence, and Helena McMonagle.

Learn more about this year's finalists and the Knauss Fellowship: https://t.co/Xp39Idjkzt

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WSG is thrilled to be selected for funding to help young fishermen in the state further their careers!

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#SeaGrant has selected four innovative projects under the FY2024 Young Fishermen’s #CareerDevelopment Program to empower the next generation of fishers! 🌊🎣

These projects showcase our commitment to #SustainableFisheries & #aquaculture. Learn more: https://t.co/Yfli8zyTNg

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Did you know that those sweet little shrimp in your salad are harvested locally and sustainably by fishermen from Washington, Oregon and even California? Read what food critic Nancy Leson has to tell us about these delectable cuties.

https://t.co/A2coV59j2J

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Each summer for the last decade, WSG staff and partners from the USGS and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe have dived monitoring sites in the Central Strait of Juan de Fuca. This year's divers witnessed crabs, sea stars, anemones and more showing off on the seafloor!

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It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Among the many contributions, Hispanic and Latino communities are crucial to local aquaculture operations, which is why WSG offers its aquaculture workforce trainings in Spanish as well as English. Stay tuned for how to sign up this year.