Biophysical Research

December 5, 2014

Oregon Sea Grant

We support an array of interdisciplinary research in the biological sciences. For example, Peter Ruggiero and his students have conducted important coastal geomorphology mapping and assessments including a new project that is assessing the cumulative effects of sea level rise and increased wave heights. We also work closely with Jonathan Allen of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) on developing coastal erosion impact assessments. We have partnered with them and others to produce several explanatory videos and publications for public and professional use. Through these projects and others, our faculty and staff have become highly knowledgeable in the biophysical science behind risks present along the coast.

Group of people removing ghost nets from a beach.

Alabama

Biden-Harris administration invests $27 million to support community-driven marine debris solutions through Investing in America agenda

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This funding will support innovative research and foster local coalitions to address urgent marine debris issues by using NOAA Sea Grant’s partnered approach to bring science together with communities for solutions that work.

Shoring up the future, together: Collaborative efforts in coastal resilience across the Mid-Atlantic

Community members and city leaders gathered during a listening session to identify key climate readiness needs in Erie, Pennsylvania during June of 2023. (Photo by

Biden-Harris Administration invests $60 million to build a climate-ready workforce through Investing in America agenda

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $60 million in funding to help train and place people in jobs that advance a climate-ready workforce for coastal and Great Lakes states, Tribes and Territories as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda under the Inflation Reduction Act. To date, awards like these from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda have created more than 270,000 jobs across the country.

The funding will support nine projects around the nation, with $50 million going directly to the projects and $10 million for technical assistance to support the grantees.