Established in 1999, The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is a citizen science project housed at the University of Washington and focused on the beach environment of the northeast Pacific. Since our beginning, over 4,500 participants on more than 450 beaches spanning four states have contributed directly to monitoring their local marine resources and ecosystem health.

COASSTal Internship

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COASSTal Internship

This month, The Talking Raven (the official newsletter of the Quileute Tribe) featured an article about the 2024-2025 COASST internship program for high school students on the outer coast. This internship program was made possible through

Upcoming Events

Training: Beached Birds

  • Alaska: Cordova (Map)
  • Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 pm8:00 pm

Talk: What the Tide Brings In

  • Oregon: Newport (Map)
  • Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Talk: Will Common Murres Become Uncommon?

  • Oregon: Newport (Map)
  • Thursday, October 31, 3:30 pm4:30 pm