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.
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Interviews with COASSTers
In January 2024 we announced a new project at COASST – developing a user friendly beached marine mammal guide to match our beached bird guides. (You can read more about the project here!) In Phase
Upcoming Events
Training: COASSTLite Marine Debris!
- All Regions: Online (Map)
- Friday, June 21, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm