Celebrating over 50 years of service in research, outreach and education.
Washington Sea Grant continues to help people understand and address the challenges facing Washington’s ocean and coasts.


WSG NEWS

The 2025 Washington Sea Grant calendar presents the artwork of Alfredo Arreguín

The bright colors, detailed patterns and natural imagery of Alfredo Arreguín’s paintings made him one of the preeminent artists of our time.

King tides return to Washington shores

King tides, extreme-high tides that occur when Earth experiences increased gravitational pull from the moon and sun, are an annual yet dramatic feature of Washington winters.

Introducing Washington Sea Grant’s newest student assistants

This fall, we are thrilled to welcome five student assistants, Dana Grant, Emma Klessig, Isaac Olson, Jane Wybenga, and Maya Ades to the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) team.

UW College of the Environment seeks a director from among UW faculty to lead Washington Sea Grant

The WSG faculty director will be responsible for strategic visioning and the implementation of research, outreach, education and communications while advancing DEI principles and practices. 

Washington Sea Grant deepens its presence on the Pacific Coast with a new office location in South Bend, WA

Washington Sea Grant staff participated in an official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Bendiksen Landing.

Map of Puget Sound Area Showing Markers Where WSG Works

Where is Washington Sea Grant? 

Explore the Washington Sea Grant Story Map by clicking any point on the map – and learn what we are up to around the State!

EVENTS

Tide’s Out Registration / Inscripción para Mara Baja | January 10-31

Tide’s Out registration has been postponed, and will now be open from January 10-31. La inscripción para Marea Baja se ha pospuesto y ahora estará abierta del 10 al 31 de enero.

King tides, various locations | January 12-15

Check the WSG king tides calendar at the link above for more information about upcoming king tides near you.

WSG Seaweed Office Hours | January 30

Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available in event link.

COASTAL CAFÉ

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Funding and Fellowships

Winter 2025 Undergraduate Science Communications Fellowship Now Open

Applications are now being accepted for the WSG Science Communications Fellowship. Fellows work in the Seattle office for two quarters honing skills in science writing and communications.

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support

Subject to the availability of funding, Sea Grant anticipates that approximately $5 million in federal funds will be available in fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 for research projects and programs aimed at strengthening U.S. coastal, marine, and Great Lakes aquaculture through support for developing new aquaculture businesses, as well as enhancing the output, efficiency, and profitability of existing businesses.

Letters of Intent due: December 4, 2024.

Closing Date for Applications: Feb 12, 2025

2025 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship

The Fellowship offers first-hand experience working on projects that help us better understand, conserve and utilize Washington’s ocean and coastal resources while building pathways into marine related careers for individuals who are historically underrepresented in those fields.

Applications Due: November 22, 2024