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A unique learning environment

OUR MISSION: To provide a world-renowned facility that uses research, education, and outreach to expand global understanding and appreciation of the marine environment and its living resources - from genomes to biomes. OUR VISION: To place FHL at the forefront of the University of Washington’s efforts to find solutions to the significant biological and environmental challenges confronting society.

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Tide Bite – December 2025

Meet the Waterfront Staff
by Megan Dethier
Perhaps the two most important things for a high-functioning marine lab are an excellent seawater system and some kind of boat fleet.  As any boat owner knows, boats (and places to keep them) are a handful – FHL has a small but mighty waterfront team who look after this very important facet of our operations.  

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Tide Bite – November 2025

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Tide Bite – October 2025

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Saving a Species: Public Talk on Friday 10/3!

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Cook Positions in the FHL Dining Hall!

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One of a kind location

An outpost in the middle of the Salish Sea, Friday Harbor is less than 4 hours’ ferry and drive from Seattle and Vancouver B.C

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Researchers

Take advantage of the pristine environment, remarkable biodiversity, facilities and resources offered at UW Friday Harbor Laboratories. We welcome researchers year-round. Summers are busy with research, and the quiet months of winter (October – April) provide the perfect retreat to synthesize data and write results.

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Students

Immerse yourself for five or ten weeks taking courses at FHL. Or perhaps do research at FHL through an apprenticeship, as a summer intern or on your own.

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