In Search of the Perfect Bite – Oysters Three Ways
Oysters Rockefeller, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Gul Jeon Rockefeller By Mark Tagal Oysters are the perfect blank canvas for a host of preparations and condiments. From something as simple as slurping a fresh raw oyster to eating a multi-layer dish that explodes...
IBSS Attends Biden-Harris Administration Workshop on Good-Paying Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses
On July 31, IBSS team members joined other participants at the White House for a workshop on providing good-paying jobs for veterans and military spouses. IBSS, a Maryland-based women-owned small business and Certified B Corporation, is committed to building...
IBSS Awarded a Grant with the NOAA 2024 eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Program
Silver Spring, MD – July 2024: IBSS, a leading government contractor providing services for environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite); cybersecurity and enterprise information technology; and...
The Growing Threat of Wildfires: Mitigating Fire Weather Impacts on Society
By Megan Bailey As climate change continues to alter our planet’s weather patterns, wildfires have become more frequent, intense, and destructive. Understanding fire weather and its impacts is crucial for communities around the world to prepare and...
NIST SP 800-171 – REVISION 3 Updates
By Abrar Hussain, Ashley Ngu, and Dana Neufville As a government contractor, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements is not just an option, but an essential mandate. NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 updates have been streamlined to improve clarity and customer...
Embrace Plastic-Free July: Small Steps, Big Difference
By Megan Bailey July is here and with it comes an incredible opportunity to join millions around the globe in reducing our reliance on single-use plastics. Welcome to Plastic-Free July, a worldwide movement dedicated to curbing plastic pollution and fostering...
Bonney Lake High School Field Trip To Port Madison Community Shellfish Farm In Bainbridge, WA
By: Lisa Tagal On an unusually sunny day in Washington, IBSS employees Mark and Lisa Tagal joined Bonney Lake High School (BLHS) culinary students and teacher/chef Kahale Ahina at the Port Madison Community Shellfish Farm (PMCSF) on the Bloedel Reserve tidelands on...
The Silent Invaders: Exploring the Impact of Invasive Species on Our Oceans and Coasts
By: Megan Bailey The health of our oceans and coasts is under unprecedented threat, not just from pollution, overfishing, and climate change, but also from a less visible danger: invasive species. These silent invaders, once introduced into new ecosystems, can cause...
Tide to Table – Farm to Food. The Merroir of Seafood. Connecting Seafood consumers with Ocean Farming Producers.
By Lisa Tagal An aquaculture literacy collaboration. On Friday, March 22, 2024, two of our IBSS staff presented an aquaculture literacy event at Bonney Lake High School with Chef/Teacher Kahale Ahina and the students in Culinary Arts and Marine Biology classes. This...