October 28, 2025
The historic Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl docked in downtown Seattle for One Ocean Week occasions and public viewing.Michelle Ma/University of Washington
The historic Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl set sail for San Francisco from the Port of Seattle on Monday, marking the tip of One Ocean Week Seattle and one other cease on the ship’s yearlong voyage to help a sustainable future at sea.
The ship, in-built 1914, boasts three towering masts and hails from Bergen, Norway. During the inaugural One Ocean Week Seattle, organized by Washington Maritime Blue, it docked at Pier 66 to welcome attendees and members of the general public aboard to discover and study.
The week’s events drew lots of of individuals to Seattle to debate marine ecosystems, the seafood trade, transport and renewable power, and extra. University of Washington scientists joined policymakers, educators and trade leaders to outline and deal with priorities in stewardship and ocean science.
Sue Moore, a UW affiliate professor and analysis scientist on the Center for Ecosystem Sentinels.University of Washington
Sue Moore, a UW affiliate professor and analysis scientist on the Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, served as a panelist on the “Coast to Coast Collaboration in Research” aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl on Friday morning.
Moore contributed her experience as a marine mammal ecologist to assist launch the Distributed Biological Observatory within the Pacific Arctic in 2010, resulting in a global effort to determine a community of observatories within the Arctic to trace ecosystem well being amidst bodily modifications to the area.
The panel, a part of a collection hosted by Arctic Frontiers, supplied an opportunity to debate shared targets as melting ice opens the Arctic as much as extra visitors.
“It was an important opportunity for international collaboration and public engagement regarding rapid ecosystem changes in Arctic, and local, waters,” Moore stated.
Brian Polagye, a UW professor of mechanical engineering.University of Washington
Brian Polagye, a UW professor of mechanical engineering, helped lead a “behind the scenes” lab tour hosted by the Pacific Marine Energy Center, which joins researchers at UW, Oregon State University and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
During the tour, researchers showcased marine power monitoring initiatives on the Harris Hydraulics Lab, together with movies and sonar documenting interactions between marine life and tidal power generators, sensors to detect underwater collisions, and programs to watch how a lot noise is produced by the units that assist harness power from waves and currents.
“These tools help us identify and minimize environmental effects associated with harnessing energy from waves, tides and rivers,” Polagye stated.
Jason Toft, a UW principal analysis scientist of aquatic and fishery sciences.University of Washington
Jason Toft, a UW principal analysis scientist of aquatic and fishery sciences participated in a panel dialogue, the place he shared his work on habitat in Elliott Bay, which borders downtown Seattle. Toft’s lab research how shoreline growth impacts habitat worth for younger salmon.
“Although the shorelines of Elliott Bay have been heavily modified, restoration efforts have had positive results,” he stated. “The panel gave us a chance to discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy shoreline along a major urban working waterfront.”
Despite the density of human exercise alongside the shores of Elliott Bay, these waters are dwelling to key species, together with kelp, orcas and salmon. Maintaining performance with out shedding habitat is a problem, requiring enter from numerous stakeholders, and creativity.
Ian Miller, a coastal hazards specialist at Washington Sea Grant.University of Washington
Ian Miller, a coastal hazards specialist at Washington Sea Grant, supplied an replace on noticed and projected sea degree rise throughout a Friday workshop bringing collectively coastal managers and tribes across the Puget Sound area.
“The opportunity to meet in person with that many people who all came for the workshop was invaluable,” he stated.
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Tag(s): Brian Polagye • Center for Ecosystem Sentinels • College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Department of Biology • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Ian Miller • Jason Toft • School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences • Sue Moore • Washington Sea Grant