Many Laboratory researchers serve as contributors and editors for this annual report on Puget Sound and Washington coastal physical, chemical, and biological marine conditions based on comprehensive observing programs.

Powered by artificial muscles instead of electric motors, Laboratory researchers and their partners are tesing a visionary bio inspired propulsion system for undersea robots.

The report's stories cover a wide swath of the our recent basic and applied research accomplishments, and showcase how we transition knowledge and material products to operational use.

APL-UW Principal Oceanographer Caitlin Whalen is the recipient of the 2026 Rosenstiel Award. The award was presented on 27 April by Igor Kamenkovich, Chair of the Ocean Sciences Department at the Univ. of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science.