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.

Welcome Bibi!

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Welcome Bibi!

This fall, COASST welcomed a new graduate student to our team; Bibi Powers-McCormack! Bibi hails from the Pacific Northwest, and has traversed a variety of ecosystems before making his way to us. He earned his

Upcoming Events

Training: COASSTLite!

  • All Regions: Online (Map)
  • Wednesday, December 10, 9:30 am12:00 pm

Training: Beached Birds

  • Oregon: Seaside (Map)
  • January 17, 2026, 9:00 am2:30 pm

Training: Beached Birds

  • Washington: Ocean Park (Map)
  • January 17, 2026, 10:00 am4:00 pm