An ambassador for diversity in marine science: a conversation with Xochitl Clare
Recently contributing to a special Oceanography issue titled ‘Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Ocean Sciences’ was Dr. Xochitl Clare, a postdoctoral scholar at SAFS.
Letting nature be nature: restoring Puget Sound’s shoreline
Stretching from Admiralty Inlet to the city of Olympia, Puget Sound has 1330 miles of shoreline, of which 25% is armored. In a new paper, SAFS Research Scientist Simone Des Roches, led a team studying the impact of armor removal and other restoration activities on shorelines through time in Puget Sound locations.
Lionfish research in the Caribbean waters of Curaçao
In a lot of ways, deep reefs are understudied. Too deep for divers to reach and only accessible by submarines, this zone of ocean habitat is often overlooked. We spoke to SAFS master’s student, Sarah Yerrace, about her research focused on one thing in particular: lionfish.
Grist visits the Wood Lab: Nature can’t run without parasites, so what happens when they start to disappear?
As part of a video series profiling the science and scientists behind some of the environment’s most unexpected research, Grist visited the Wood Lab at SAFS, to find out about Chelsea Wood’s parasite research.
Navy Growler jet noise over Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people’s health
According to new research published by SAFS grad student, Giordano Jacuzzi, military aircraft noise from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island presents a substantial risk to public health.
Explore our programs
SAFS students work alongside talented peers and faculty to engage in a rigorous and inclusive learning environment. Join us to connect with some of the best minds and immerse yourself in cutting-edge scientific research.
Meet our Faculty
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.