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Science Serving America’s Coasts

For over 50 years, the National Sea Grant College Program has supported coastal, marine and Great Lakes communities through research, extension and education.

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Sea Grant’s American Lobster Initiative awards $5.4 million to further innovative research and outreach in support of the lobster industry and fishing communities

Sea Grant announces $987, 361 to fund 2024 Young Fishermen’s Career Development projects

Sea Grant welcomes 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship finalists

Sea Grant & Weather Program Office award $1.5 million for community flooding social science liaisons as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s $22.78 million investment to help communities better prepare for water-related climate impacts

Sea Grant Marine Debris Grantee PolyGone Hosts Grand Opening of their Microplastic Removal Pilot at ACUA

Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries Announce 2024 Joint Fellowship Program Awardees

Featured Opportunities

Steelhead trout being fed in New Hampshire Sea Grant’s AquaFort.

Strengthening U.S. Aquaculture Through Business Support

Letters of Intent due December 4, 2024; Applications due February 12, 2025

Topics Index

Within each of Sea Grant’s four focus areas, there are specific initiatives taken based on national and local needs as well as emerging issues. Learn more by visiting our Topics Index >

Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon
Rip current warning signs are displayed in Michigan’s AuTrain Bay. (Photo by Todd Marsee | Michigan Sea Grant)
Coastal Hazard Preparedness
Ocean Acidification
Ocean Acidification
Federal Partnership Liaisons
Federal Partnership Liaisons
A local fisherman sorts through a catch of clustered wild oysters. Image: Katy Smith
Fisheries
Coastal Tourism
Coastal Tourism
Aquaculture
Aquaculture
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