A University of Washington citizen science program — which trains coastal residents to search local beaches and document dead birds — has contributed to a new study, led by federal scientists, documenting the devastating effect of warming waters on common murres in Alaska. 

Mark Scheuerell, SAFS Professor, has been named as an ASLO 2024 Sustaining Fellow, part of a cohort recognized for their sustained excellence in their contributions to ASLO and the aquatic sciences. ASLO is the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography.

Working with specimens from the Burke Museum and NOAA, Elizabeth Miller, a former postdoc at SAFS, was captivated by the great diversity of shapes of anglers, which was at odds with how the species is often depicted in popular culture (think Finding Nemo). Elizabeth set out to build a family tree of anglerfishes and delve into the evolution of new shapes, such as body elongation.

Across the globe, species are shifting their ranges in response to environmental changes driven by climate change. However, seabirds face distinct challenges in adapting to these shifts. Amelia DuVall, PhD candidate at SAFS and member of the Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, recently published a paper reporting on the breeding range expansion of two pantropical seabird species—the Brown Booby and the Blue-footed Booby.

During this year’s SAFS-NOAA Marine Mammal Laboratory internship program, two UW students split their time working on two Alaska pinniped projects: remote camera imagery and food habits.

50 years on from the Boldt Decision, SAFS held a one-day Bevan Symposium reflecting on Tribal fisheries, their co-management since this landmark decision, and what the next 50 years will look like for Washington fisheries. Centering on Tribal voices, the symposium heard from Tribal leaders, elders, scientists, artists and lawyers, through a series of panels and Q&A discussions.

YMCA Camp Dudley in Naches, WA, is hiring naturalists for their spring season. The program serves fifth and sixth graders from Yakima Valley and surrounding areas, who come to Camp Dudley for one to four days to participate in hands-on science classes (with other disciplines woven in), outdoor recreation activities, and community building experiences. This is a great job for people who love natural and environmental sciences, being outdoors, and working with kids. 

Cramer Fish Sciences is currently looking to hire Seasonal Biological Technicians, along with a Lead Seasonal Senior Biological Technician to assist with a project taking place in the Eugene, OR area. These positions offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fisheries research and contribute to meaningful conservation projects. Individuals with a background in biology/ecology/natural resources and a passion for fish conservation are encouraged to apply! 

The Research on Aquatic Disease Lab is hiring for two positions. More details are available on their website.
Laboratory Technician
The RAD Lab at The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join our team investigating the drivers and consequences of infectious disease in aquatic ecosystems. This position will involve three core duties: 1) maintaining basic operations in the laboratory, 2) performing field sampling protocols, and 3) assisting with observational and experimental studies. 

Congratulations to Lisa Cantore, who was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Staff Award. In her role as Assistant Director, Research Administration, Lisa was described as “untiring and indefatigable, working to get proposals submitted.”