Justin Cox
Photos from SeaDoc Society's 2025 Wine & ...

Thanks to all who joined us for the 2025 Wine and Sea Auction last month! It was an incredible evening with so many special people – and the perfect way to celebrate out 25th anniversary in the Salish Sea. Now our eyes are fixed on the next 25 years, and we are excited about where we’re going.

We have a lot of work to do: 81 of the 268 Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Washington State are marine species. Abalone, native oysters, rockfish, marine birds, Southern Resident Killer Whales, and dozens more – all symbols of the work that lies ahead. Now is a time when SeaDoc and our impartial science are more important than ever and we’re lucky to have you by our side!

Photos from SeaDoc Society's 2025 Wine & Sea Auction!
Justin Cox
SeaDoc Funds New Science on Eelgrass, Dungeness ...

We're excited to share that SeaDoc will fund four new research projects this year–all carefully reviewed and selected by our Scientific Advisory Committee and made possible thanks to SeaDoc Society donors.

In a moment when science funding is tenuous, we feel privileged to help make this important work possible. We hope you do, too. 

SeaDoc strives to fund projects that meet the criteria most often associated with having a positive conservation impact, meaning this work won't simply produce papers, but ultimately change the way we understand and manage the Salish Sea. Two of the funded projects were part of our dedicated Tribal and First Nations grant program. 

The projects range from a novel process for planting eelgrass, clam gardens as a tool to combat climate change, biological monitoring of Dungeness crab, and the relationship between acoustics and behavior in Southern Resident Killer Whales. 

SeaDoc Funds New Science on Eelgrass, Dungeness Crab, Clam Gardens and Endangered Orcas
Justin Cox
Photos: On the Shores of Indian Island With ...

A group of dedicated SeaDoc Society supporters joined our team for a stunning day of tidal exploration on the shores of Orcas Island over the weekend! As the tide lowered and the sun came out, more than 30 donors and staff enjoyed a beautiful meal before hiking out to Indian Island. 

Click through the slideshow above to see highlights from this spring’s Tidepoolers event!

Photos: On the Shores of Indian Island With SeaDoc Society Tidepoolers and Wildlifers
Justin Cox
Salish Sea Wild at the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards

Saturday June 7th was the black-tie gala celebrating the 62nd annual Emmy Awards ceremony for the Northwest Chapter of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences. Going slightly off-fashion in blue tie to rep the ocean, SeaDoc’s Bob Friel was there as producer of our science-adventure series Salish Sea Wild!, which received not one but two nominations for best documentary in the long-form environmental category. 

Justin Cox
Salish Sea Wild Gets Two EMMY™ Nominations!

We’re thrilled to share that Salish Sea Wild, the SeaDoc Society’s original web series, has been nominated for two EMMY™ Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences! The show is produced by Bob Friel and hosted by SeaDoc Society Science Director Joe Gaydos. 

SeaDoc has two Salish Sea Wild episodes nominated in the North West Chapter's Environment/Science - Long Form Content category!

wine and sea auction

Photos from SeaDoc Society's 2025 Wine & Sea Auction!

Photos from SeaDoc Society's 2025 Wine & Sea Auction!

Thanks to all who joined us for the 2025 Wine and Sea Auction last month! It was an incredible evening with so many special people – and the perfect way to celebrate out 25th anniversary in the Salish Sea. Now our eyes are fixed on the next 25 years, and we are excited about where we’re going.

We have a lot of work to do: 81 of the 268 Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Washington State are marine species. Abalone, native oysters, rockfish, marine birds, Southern Resident Killer Whales, and dozens more – all symbols of the work that lies ahead. Now is a time when SeaDoc and our impartial science are more important than ever and we’re lucky to have you by our side!

The 2024 Wine & Sea Auction!

To all who joined us for the 2024 Wine and Sea Auction, thank you again for caring so deeply and for taking action for this place we love! It was a gorgeous day on the water with amazing people, all in support of the Salish Sea. Thank you for being part of it! You truly make all of our work possible. Enjoy some photos from the evening below!

~ Team SeaDoc

2023 Was our Biggest Wine & Sea Auction Yet!

Big thanks to all who attended our annual Wine & Sea Auction on Orcas Island last weekend! It was so wonderful to celebrate together on a beautiful Saturday afternoon—all in support of Salish Sea science and conservation! Huge thanks also to our amazing hosts, sponsors, board members and volunteers, it was our most successful auction ever! 

2020 Wine & Sea Auction Cancelled 

2020 Wine & Sea Auction Cancelled 

As many of you may have already guessed, we have canceled the 2020 SeaDoc Society Wine & Sea Auction due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This event was originally planned for July 11th on Orcas Island. This annual fundraiser is one of our favorite days of the year because it allows us to gather with you, our supporters, and celebrate our shared accomplishments and make investments in future ones. At this time, however, our collective health is most important, and we look forward to the time when we can come together again.