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...
In Search of The Perfect Bite: Shellfish Superhero Story
By Mark and Lisa Tagal How Eating Shellfish Helps to Save Our Ocean In honor of Earth Month, this episode of “In Search of the Perfect Bite†highlights some of the ocean’s Superheros leading the fight against...
The Connection Between Climate Change and Coastal Vulnerability
By Megan Bailey Explore the escalating risks climate change poses to U.S. coastal communities, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and their profound economic and ecological impacts. Discover the importance of inclusive and proactive coastal...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Starry Flounder Ceviche
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Ceviche: The National Dish of Peru Starry Flounder Ceviche A classic Peruvian dish featuring Starry flounder marinated in lime juice. What is ceviche? Ceviche is a citrusy seafood dish popular throughout Latin America. Though its origin is...
NIST SP 800-171 – Enhancing System and Information Integrity
As a government contractor, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements is not just an option, but an essential mandate. Proactive preparation for compliance with these security requirements is crucial to avoid disruptions to your business operations. This blog is...
Let’s Celebrate Our Earth
By Lisa Tagal April is Earth Month and Monday, April 22, is Earth Day. This annual celebration started on April 4, 1970, with the goal of encouraging Americans to be proactive and environmentally conscious. It wasn’t until 1990 that Earth Month...
NIST SP 800-171 – System and Communications Protection
As a government contractor, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements is not just an option, but an essential mandate. Proactive preparation for compliance with these security requirements is crucial in order to avoid potential disruptions to your business operations....