UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs
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Educating and training the next generation of environmental and marine stewards on ocean systems, policy, and management for over 50 years!
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New study from SMEA’s Anne Beaudreau + colleagues looks at a decade of rockfish conservation outreach. 🐟
They found collaborative research with fishers + divers builds the most trust, knowledge, and stewardship.
Read here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
More Work: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
They found collaborative research with fishers + divers builds the most trust, knowledge, and stewardship.
Read here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
More Work: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New study from SMEA’s Anne Beaudreau + colleagues looks at a decade of rockfish conservation outreach. 🐟
They found collaborative research with fishers + divers builds the most trust, knowledge, and stewardship.
Read here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
More Work: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
They found collaborative research with fishers + divers builds the most trust, knowledge, and stewardship.
Read here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
More Work: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
It’s official! The first day of classes is here! Welcome to the UW SMEA Class of 2027. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do 💜🐾 #HuskyPride #SMEAatUW
September 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It’s official! The first day of classes is here! Welcome to the UW SMEA Class of 2027. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do 💜🐾 #HuskyPride #SMEAatUW
🌊 The High Seas Treaty (aka the BBNJ Treaty) has been ratified! It enters into force in January 2026.
Read the full Treaty here: linktr.ee/uwsmea
Read the full Treaty here: linktr.ee/uwsmea
September 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🌊 The High Seas Treaty (aka the BBNJ Treaty) has been ratified! It enters into force in January 2026.
Read the full Treaty here: linktr.ee/uwsmea
Read the full Treaty here: linktr.ee/uwsmea
SMEA’s Chris Sergeant joined Brittany Milner of Simon Fraser University’s Salmon Watersheds Lab to discuss how melting glaciers are impacting local salmon populations. 🐟❄️
Catch their recent interview on CBC’s The Weekender:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Catch their recent interview on CBC’s The Weekender:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
September 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
SMEA’s Chris Sergeant joined Brittany Milner of Simon Fraser University’s Salmon Watersheds Lab to discuss how melting glaciers are impacting local salmon populations. 🐟❄️
Catch their recent interview on CBC’s The Weekender:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Catch their recent interview on CBC’s The Weekender:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Erick Dowell (Class of 2024) 🌟
Erick is a Washington Sea Grant Fellow with the Peugeot Sound Restoration Fund, and his work is bridging ocean and land.
Erick is a Washington Sea Grant Fellow with the Peugeot Sound Restoration Fund, and his work is bridging ocean and land.
September 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Erick Dowell (Class of 2024) 🌟
Erick is a Washington Sea Grant Fellow with the Peugeot Sound Restoration Fund, and his work is bridging ocean and land.
Erick is a Washington Sea Grant Fellow with the Peugeot Sound Restoration Fund, and his work is bridging ocean and land.
Check out these summer snapshots from SMEA student Justin Hirsch, who's making the most out of his summer:
🌅 Golden hour aboard the Washington State Ferries → Friday Harbor Labs
🚢 Driving a ship-to-shore crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 5
⚓️ Operating a similar crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 18
🌅 Golden hour aboard the Washington State Ferries → Friday Harbor Labs
🚢 Driving a ship-to-shore crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 5
⚓️ Operating a similar crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 18
September 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Check out these summer snapshots from SMEA student Justin Hirsch, who's making the most out of his summer:
🌅 Golden hour aboard the Washington State Ferries → Friday Harbor Labs
🚢 Driving a ship-to-shore crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 5
⚓️ Operating a similar crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 18
🌅 Golden hour aboard the Washington State Ferries → Friday Harbor Labs
🚢 Driving a ship-to-shore crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 5
⚓️ Operating a similar crane at Port of Seattle Terminal 18
Interested in the SMEA MMA program? 🌊 We’re hosting several Information Sessions this fall & winter! Learn about admissions, funding, FAQs, student panels & individual visit options. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person at the UW Seattle campus
Register here: smea.uw.edu/program/for-...
Register here: smea.uw.edu/program/for-...
September 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Interested in the SMEA MMA program? 🌊 We’re hosting several Information Sessions this fall & winter! Learn about admissions, funding, FAQs, student panels & individual visit options. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person at the UW Seattle campus
Register here: smea.uw.edu/program/for-...
Register here: smea.uw.edu/program/for-...
From 1978 to 2024—SMEA grads are making waves in Japan! 🌏 Allen Shimada (MMA'85) met with Minister M. Sato & Noriko Sanefuji in D.C. to celebrate our alumni’s impact.
#SMEA #MarineAffairs
#SMEA #MarineAffairs
September 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
From 1978 to 2024—SMEA grads are making waves in Japan! 🌏 Allen Shimada (MMA'85) met with Minister M. Sato & Noriko Sanefuji in D.C. to celebrate our alumni’s impact.
#SMEA #MarineAffairs
#SMEA #MarineAffairs
📘 New paper alert!
SMEA alum Rondi Nordal (’24), with faculty Anne Beaudreau & Erendira Aceves-Bueno, teamed up with NOAA colleagues to study the Dungeness crab fishery in Southeast Alaska.
SMEA alum Rondi Nordal (’24), with faculty Anne Beaudreau & Erendira Aceves-Bueno, teamed up with NOAA colleagues to study the Dungeness crab fishery in Southeast Alaska.
August 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📘 New paper alert!
SMEA alum Rondi Nordal (’24), with faculty Anne Beaudreau & Erendira Aceves-Bueno, teamed up with NOAA colleagues to study the Dungeness crab fishery in Southeast Alaska.
SMEA alum Rondi Nordal (’24), with faculty Anne Beaudreau & Erendira Aceves-Bueno, teamed up with NOAA colleagues to study the Dungeness crab fishery in Southeast Alaska.
We’re so proud of Emma’s work and the ways SMEA students are engaging with aquaculture + coastal communities across Washington!
August 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We’re so proud of Emma’s work and the ways SMEA students are engaging with aquaculture + coastal communities across Washington!
Emma, an upcoming 2nd year at SMEA, spent her summer working as a student assistant at Washington Sea Grant. She contributed to the seaweed + aquaculture programs by supporting a tideland tour, collaborative meeting, and an information exchange with industry partners.
August 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Emma, an upcoming 2nd year at SMEA, spent her summer working as a student assistant at Washington Sea Grant. She contributed to the seaweed + aquaculture programs by supporting a tideland tour, collaborative meeting, and an information exchange with industry partners.
Bella has shared her expertise on KUSI News & FOX 5 San Diego — promoting “Trash Free Starts With Me” — and will present this fall at #CASQA2025 on regional stormwater outreach. 🎤
#CASQA2025 #MarineAffairs
#CASQA2025 #MarineAffairs
August 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Bella has shared her expertise on KUSI News & FOX 5 San Diego — promoting “Trash Free Starts With Me” — and will present this fall at #CASQA2025 on regional stormwater outreach. 🎤
#CASQA2025 #MarineAffairs
#CASQA2025 #MarineAffairs
🌊 Alumni Spotlight: Bella Colpo'18
Bella is an Environmental Scientist with the County of San Diego, where she leads watershed planning and water quality initiatives. 💧
#AlumniSpotlight #Stormwater #CleanWater #UWAlumni
Bella is an Environmental Scientist with the County of San Diego, where she leads watershed planning and water quality initiatives. 💧
#AlumniSpotlight #Stormwater #CleanWater #UWAlumni
August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌊 Alumni Spotlight: Bella Colpo'18
Bella is an Environmental Scientist with the County of San Diego, where she leads watershed planning and water quality initiatives. 💧
#AlumniSpotlight #Stormwater #CleanWater #UWAlumni
Bella is an Environmental Scientist with the County of San Diego, where she leads watershed planning and water quality initiatives. 💧
#AlumniSpotlight #Stormwater #CleanWater #UWAlumni
Yesterday, SMEA Director Nives Dolsak was reminded how strong the Puget Sound boating community is when her vessel’s engine failed near Port Everett. Two boaters responded in 15 minutes, one towing them in.
At SMEA, we know that caring for our waters means caring for each other, too. 🛥️💙
At SMEA, we know that caring for our waters means caring for each other, too. 🛥️💙
August 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Yesterday, SMEA Director Nives Dolsak was reminded how strong the Puget Sound boating community is when her vessel’s engine failed near Port Everett. Two boaters responded in 15 minutes, one towing them in.
At SMEA, we know that caring for our waters means caring for each other, too. 🛥️💙
At SMEA, we know that caring for our waters means caring for each other, too. 🛥️💙
🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Grant ’04
As Superintendent of NOAA’s Olympic Coast Sanctuary, Kevin leads efforts in marine protection, research, and Tribal collaboration. Proud to celebrate his impact! 🌊
#SMEAAlumni #NOAA #OceanConservation #AlumniSpotlight
As Superintendent of NOAA’s Olympic Coast Sanctuary, Kevin leads efforts in marine protection, research, and Tribal collaboration. Proud to celebrate his impact! 🌊
#SMEAAlumni #NOAA #OceanConservation #AlumniSpotlight
July 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Grant ’04
As Superintendent of NOAA’s Olympic Coast Sanctuary, Kevin leads efforts in marine protection, research, and Tribal collaboration. Proud to celebrate his impact! 🌊
#SMEAAlumni #NOAA #OceanConservation #AlumniSpotlight
As Superintendent of NOAA’s Olympic Coast Sanctuary, Kevin leads efforts in marine protection, research, and Tribal collaboration. Proud to celebrate his impact! 🌊
#SMEAAlumni #NOAA #OceanConservation #AlumniSpotlight
This year's SMEA graduates selected a truly inspiring keynote speaker: Amanda Fisher, retired Coast Guard Commander proud SMEA alum '10. Her words reminded us of the strength, service, and community that defines our program. #SMEA2025
June 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This year's SMEA graduates selected a truly inspiring keynote speaker: Amanda Fisher, retired Coast Guard Commander proud SMEA alum '10. Her words reminded us of the strength, service, and community that defines our program. #SMEA2025
Congrats to the SMEA Class of 2025! You’re off to shape the future of our coasts, oceans & communities. Special shoutout to student speaker Luke Weaver for his kind words and wisdom.
Here’s to the next wave!
Here’s to the next wave!
June 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Congrats to the SMEA Class of 2025! You’re off to shape the future of our coasts, oceans & communities. Special shoutout to student speaker Luke Weaver for his kind words and wisdom.
Here’s to the next wave!
Here’s to the next wave!
Congratulations to the soon-to-be graduates who have presented their thesis or capstone work today!
May 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Congratulations to the soon-to-be graduates who have presented their thesis or capstone work today!
Our student spotlight for May is...Kenza Oualim!
Get to know second-year Kenza Oualim as she shares her passion for natural spaces, an eye-opening capstone, and working towards her dream job.
Read her Q&A here: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
Get to know second-year Kenza Oualim as she shares her passion for natural spaces, an eye-opening capstone, and working towards her dream job.
Read her Q&A here: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
May 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Our student spotlight for May is...Kenza Oualim!
Get to know second-year Kenza Oualim as she shares her passion for natural spaces, an eye-opening capstone, and working towards her dream job.
Read her Q&A here: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
Get to know second-year Kenza Oualim as she shares her passion for natural spaces, an eye-opening capstone, and working towards her dream job.
Read her Q&A here: smea.uw.edu/about/news/2...
Our final speaker for spring 2025 is Kiley Mukai (Pazcoguin)--City of Shoreline (SMEA Alum)
Join us on May 22nd from 12-1pm, in person:
Fishery Science Building (FSH), 1122 NE Boat Street, Room 203
Zoom:
Video link: washington.zoom.us/j/92079340874
Passcode: seminar
Meeting ID: 920 7934 0874
Join us on May 22nd from 12-1pm, in person:
Fishery Science Building (FSH), 1122 NE Boat Street, Room 203
Zoom:
Video link: washington.zoom.us/j/92079340874
Passcode: seminar
Meeting ID: 920 7934 0874
May 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Our final speaker for spring 2025 is Kiley Mukai (Pazcoguin)--City of Shoreline (SMEA Alum)
Join us on May 22nd from 12-1pm, in person:
Fishery Science Building (FSH), 1122 NE Boat Street, Room 203
Zoom:
Video link: washington.zoom.us/j/92079340874
Passcode: seminar
Meeting ID: 920 7934 0874
Join us on May 22nd from 12-1pm, in person:
Fishery Science Building (FSH), 1122 NE Boat Street, Room 203
Zoom:
Video link: washington.zoom.us/j/92079340874
Passcode: seminar
Meeting ID: 920 7934 0874
Please join us on Friday, May 16 and 23, as some of our soon-to-be graduates share their theses and capstone work.
Join us in person in MAR 168, or over Zoom:
washington.zoom.us/j/9614509275...
Meeting ID: 961 4509 2750
Passcode: 292533
We look forward to having you join us!
Join us in person in MAR 168, or over Zoom:
washington.zoom.us/j/9614509275...
Meeting ID: 961 4509 2750
Passcode: 292533
We look forward to having you join us!
May 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Please join us on Friday, May 16 and 23, as some of our soon-to-be graduates share their theses and capstone work.
Join us in person in MAR 168, or over Zoom:
washington.zoom.us/j/9614509275...
Meeting ID: 961 4509 2750
Passcode: 292533
We look forward to having you join us!
Join us in person in MAR 168, or over Zoom:
washington.zoom.us/j/9614509275...
Meeting ID: 961 4509 2750
Passcode: 292533
We look forward to having you join us!
Tomorrow! Kristin Hoelting will be joining us this Thursday, May 8th at noon. Hope to see you in FSH 203 or on Zoom!
May 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tomorrow! Kristin Hoelting will be joining us this Thursday, May 8th at noon. Hope to see you in FSH 203 or on Zoom!
Tomorrow! Don't miss this exclusive event with esteemed panelists, legends in their fields!
The panelists will discuss personal fulfillment through volunteering and connecting meaningfully to local natural surroundings and like-minded people in our coastal communities.
events.uw.edu/event/DiveIn...
The panelists will discuss personal fulfillment through volunteering and connecting meaningfully to local natural surroundings and like-minded people in our coastal communities.
events.uw.edu/event/DiveIn...
May 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Tomorrow! Don't miss this exclusive event with esteemed panelists, legends in their fields!
The panelists will discuss personal fulfillment through volunteering and connecting meaningfully to local natural surroundings and like-minded people in our coastal communities.
events.uw.edu/event/DiveIn...
The panelists will discuss personal fulfillment through volunteering and connecting meaningfully to local natural surroundings and like-minded people in our coastal communities.
events.uw.edu/event/DiveIn...
SMEA's special zoom gathering is THIS Thursday, May 8 from 2-3 pm PST- Dive into Action: Get involved in marine and environmental affairs! See you there!
explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
May 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
SMEA's special zoom gathering is THIS Thursday, May 8 from 2-3 pm PST- Dive into Action: Get involved in marine and environmental affairs! See you there!
explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
Dive into Action: Get involved in marine and environmental affairs!
Our esteemed panelists are UW alumni and supporters of SMEA who have devoted much of their lives and work to marine and environmental affairs.
Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. PST
See you there!
RSVP here: explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
Our esteemed panelists are UW alumni and supporters of SMEA who have devoted much of their lives and work to marine and environmental affairs.
Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. PST
See you there!
RSVP here: explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
May 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Dive into Action: Get involved in marine and environmental affairs!
Our esteemed panelists are UW alumni and supporters of SMEA who have devoted much of their lives and work to marine and environmental affairs.
Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. PST
See you there!
RSVP here: explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...
Our esteemed panelists are UW alumni and supporters of SMEA who have devoted much of their lives and work to marine and environmental affairs.
Thursday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. PST
See you there!
RSVP here: explore.uw.edu/index.php/em...