New Major: BS in Aquatic Conservation & Ecology (ACE)
We’re excited to announce a new undergraduate degree in the School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences (SAFS): Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Conservation and Ecology (ACE). Coming to UW in Autumn 2025.
The Aquatic Conservation and Ecology (ACE) degree is about the ecology of aquatic organisms, the rivers, lakes, and oceans in which they live, and how we conserve them for the benefit of people and the planet. This degree integrates the disciplines of ecology, evolution, and quantitative sciences and applies these principles to contemporary conservation and natural resource management issues.
Apply for a 2026-27 UW SAFS Undergraduate Scholarship – deadline April 12
The UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for current and prospective majors in SAFS (includes high school students and transfers applying for admission to UW in 2026-27).
International Exchange with University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
Call for Applications: International Exchange with University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy. The University of Washington and the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB) are excited to announce a fellowship opportunity through the Erasmus+ KA171 program. This exchange program aims to strengthen international collaboration in marine science by providing a fully funded 2-week research stay at UNIMIB in Spring 2026. Faculty/researcher will visit the University of Milano-Bicocca, in Milan, Italy. The fellow will conduct an educational exchange with Dr. Francesco Saliu’s lab at UNIMIB. His lab focuses on marine environmental chemistry, chemical ecology, and analytical chemistry, with applications to environmental sustainability and pollution research. Application Deadline: Feb 25th, 2026.
The vast majority of US rivers lack any protections from human activities, new research finds
Most rivers in the United States flow with little real protection, even though they supply drinking water, support wildlife, and shape our landscapes. New research co-led by Julian Olden finds that nearly two-thirds of U.S. rivers lack safeguards for water quality, habitat, and biodiversity. The findings show how much of the nation’s river network remains exposed and how much work still lies ahead.
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Our faculty are committed leaders with broad academic expertise and interests. With access to a network of local, national and international leaders, we contribute influential research on topics ranging from organisms, populations, ecosystems, to human users of aquatic ecosystems.