On Saturday, June 1st, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver a training session on Lopez Island, WA. COASST participants help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Trainees will become acquainted with the COASST field guide, Beached Birds, and have a chance to try out their newly acquired identification skills on seabird species common to the North Pacific. Participants need no prior experience with scientific data collection, just a commitment to survey a specific beach at least once a month. There will be a short break in the middle of the session for lunch, so please bring your own sack lunch, or money to purchase food in the area. A refundable kit deposit is requested to take home survey materials, and deposit scholarships are available. RSVP by emailing or calling us. coasst@uw.edu, 206-221-6893
