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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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Expanding and Connecting Tribal-Led Climate Change Capacity To Serve Indigenous Community Needs In Alaska

Sea Grant announces new projects to address community needs regarding contaminants of emerging concern

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

Featured Opportunities

2024 Knauss Fellows and National Sea Grant Office officials pose in front of NOAA's Silver Spring Metro Center. Minnesota Sea Grant 2024 Knauss Fellow Erik Simula is fourth from top right.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program

Applications due to state Sea Grant programs February 19, 2025

Image of shellfish harvesters from Maine Sea Grant.

Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects

Applications due April 23, 2025

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

Image of shellfish harvesters from Maine Sea Grant.

Young Fishermen’s Career Development Projects

Applications due April 23, 2025

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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