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Ecosystem Services

On the Farm

Improve Water Quality
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Learn more about how shellfish can improve water quality and provide important habitat for other marine organisms.

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What does it take to be a shellfish farmer? Watch this video on the ins and outs of growing and harvesting shellfish in Puget Sound. Watch Video.

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Learn 5 simple steps you can take to improve water quality in your area. Learn more...

Project Highlights
Habitat

Regional Eelgrass/Shellfish Consortia

In collaboration with shellfish farms along the west coast, we will assess the interaction of eelgrass with various oyster culture systems, and the ecological functions of these habitats for managed fish and invertebrate species.

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OA Oysters

OA Vulnerability Assessment

Ocean Acidification is occurring with greater intensity in the Pacific Northwest than anywhere else in the world. OSU and PSI team up to identify the cost of and pathways to adaptation for regional shellfisheries and stakeholders.

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Scallops

Rock Scallop Biotoxin Monitoring

Our team will assess rock scallop uptake, tissue concentration and detoxification rates of naturally occuring toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in humans, an essential step in the process toward certification.

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Sea Cucumber

Growing Native Sea Cucumbers

PSI and partners are developing polyculture methods for the native, giant red sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus as a nutrient recycler and promising species for U.S. export.

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Off-Bottom

Off-Bottom Oyster Production

Our project team is measuring effects of off-bottom oyster production on the local environment and neighboring shellfish operations in WA state.

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SCIENCE FAIR SUPPORT 2022

Funding Available for WA State Science and Engineering Fairs!

Ani Test Water Quality, Science Fair Winner

Pacific Shellfish Institute and private donor are excited to once again team up to offer $1,000 to support K-12 students participating in this year’s Regional and Washington State Science and Engineering Fairs. For information on how to apply, click here or visit WSSEF. Application deadline is January 15th.

LIGHT TRAP MONITORING

*NEW* Middle School Science Curriculum: Tiny Crabs, Big Impacts!

Light Trap Monitoring

Follow our team of biologists as they search for baby Dungeness crabs in South Sound! Learn more here...

PLANKTON MONITORING

What's Blooming in Budd? Click on the Protoperidinium to find out!

Plankton

The 2021 "What's Blooming?" summer season is complete, but PSI will continue sampling year-round for NOAA's SoundToxins plankton monitoring program. View the Final Report by clicking on What's Blooming This Week and learn more about the project here.