Last month, PSI staff writer Eric Wagner joined hundreds of scientists from 51 countries to talk about the health of the world’s seabirds. Throughout the conference, the climate crisis loomed large but there were signs of hope in the sheer numbers of dedicated scientists working on seabird protection. By Eric Wagner Seabirds are declining all […]
October 12, 2026
Intergenerational Dialogues Workshop
When: Wednesday, October 28 • 12:30 PM – 3 PM Where: University of Tacoma, Milgard Hall, Rm 110 Tacoma, WA Who should attend: All current UW students are welcome The Pacific Northwest has a rich history of people finding lasting environmental solutions across deep differences. This workshop is about learning from that history firsthand and […]
July 6, 2026
Around the Sound: Scientists hold workshop to discuss threat of avian influenza
By Eric Wagner A few weeks ago, biologists with the Australian Antarctic Program published a study on bioRxiv, a preprint service that allows scientists to share their work before it has been peer-reviewed. The study was titled, “Mass mortality of southern elephant seals during multi-species outbreak of HPAI H5N1 on sub-Antarctic Heard Island.” In it, the […]
May 15, 2026
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 […]
May 6, 2026
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
March 24, 2026
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 […]
March 13, 2026
Seabirds as Sentinels: Auklets, Puffins, Shearwaters, and the View from Destruction Island
Our staff writer Eric Wagner’s new book, Seabirds as Sentinels, is out this month and features writing inspired by some of his reporting for our magazine, Salish Sea Currents. The book, published by the University of Washington Press, follows a team of scientists who have spent more than a decade studying the remote seabirds of […]
September 24, 2025
Voices of experience: What collaborative leadership means for natural resources
The challenges facing Puget Sound—from salmon recovery to climate resilience—demand more than technical expertise. They require leaders who can navigate complex relationships, build trust across diverse communities, and find common ground where others see only conflict. But what does this kind of collaborative leadership actually look like in practice? In partnership with TVW, the Collaborative […]
September 2, 2025
September series: Motivating behavior to promote Puget Sound ecosystem recovery
Co-hosted by PSI, Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc), and Oregon State University (OSU). Join us for a three-part, virtual Lunch & Learn series on motivating behavior through incentives and other programs, with a focus on advancing understanding of behavioral science applications in Puget Sound ecosystem recovery. Each session will feature brief presentations and a structured discussion […]
April 14, 2025
The winner of Grand Uncertainties Madness!
After five rounds of voting, the winner of the Grand Uncertainties Madness tournament bracket is: What type of protection and restoration actions have the largest and most lasting impact on floodplain function and which types of actions are cost effective? This research need (from the rivers group) won in a close but decisive victory over […]