
RESEARCH PROJECTS
At the Salish Sea Research Center, students, and faculty conduct environmental research that supports healthy, clean, and vibrant environments that sustain tribal communities. Projects include Manilla Clam Growth, Manilla Clam Diets, and Bioassys to Study Water Quality. Furthermore, NWIC research supports the health of the Salish Sea’s waters and shorelines.
Harmful Algae and Biotoxins
A major concern in the Pacific Northwest are Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) that can cause paralytic shellfish poisioning. Part of the lab's research is to measure the biotoxin concentration in Bellingham Bay.Show More