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Gray whales of the Salish Sea

Gray whales are among the more commonly sighted large whale species in the Salish Sea, but a clearer understanding of the multiple ways they use our waters has only come into focus in recent years. We commissioned a new report from the Cascadia Research Collective.

Nutrients and dissolved oxygen

How do we effectively manage nutrients to support healthy marine life in Puget Sound?

Combating toxics

Scientists at the Puget Sound Institute work to understand and combat water pollution ranging from PCBs and PFAS, to lesser-known contaminants of emerging concern.

Image of Puget Sound from low earth orbit

Salish Sea Science Roundtable

The Salish Sea Science Roundtable is a virtual monthly seminar featuring emerging science shaping Salish Sea recovery and sustainable development.

Finding Common Ground

From the Puget Sound institute and TVW comes the documentary film “Finding Common Ground: Collaborative Leadership in Washington State.”

Aerial view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

A modeling framework

How will climate change, population growth, and development affect Puget Sound and the natural resources we care about? The Puget Sound Integrated Modeling Framework provides new insights.

A catalyst for ecosystem recovery

The University of Washington Puget Sound Institute provides analysis, research and communication to advance the science of ecosystem protection.

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A collage of images from the Seabirds Live! event

Events

Seabirds, science, and a packed house

Thanks to all who attended Seabirds Live! on May 13th at the University of Washington Tacoma. We are grateful to Eric Wagner, Peter Hodum, and Jeff Rice for such a memorable evening — and to our sponsors: University of Washington Tacoma, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington Press, and King’s Books in Tacoma. The event featured […]

Collage of photos showing students at Friday Harbor Labs.

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Summer internships immerse students in marine science research at Friday Harbor Labs

Researchers from all over the world come together at the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories to ask and study questions about marine science and engineering. This summer, two UW Tacoma undergraduates will join them as part of a full immersion research experience that offers one-to-one guidance from marine scientists. The internship

Events

Seabirds Live! A conversation with author Eric Wagner on May 13

What can one of the world’s largest gatherings of rhinoceros auklets tell us about the health of the Salish Sea? Get the inside scoop on the remote and often enigmatic seabirds of Protection and Destruction Islands. Author Eric Wagner will be on stage with seabird biologist Peter Hodum for a live conversation on May 13 […]

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