Sea Grant announces $27 million for marine debris removal and prevention projects throughout the United States! Using Sea Grant’s partnered approach to bring science together with communities for solutions that work, the projects will support innovative research and the creation of local coalitions to address urgent marine debris prevention and removal needs. Learn more about these projects: bit.ly/MarineDebris24 📸: Marine Debris Technicians from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project removing ghost nets from Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) on April 23, 2024. (Photo Credit: A. Sullivan-Haskins | PMDP Hawaii) #SeaGrant #MarineDebris #PlasticFreeJuly #Ocean #GreatLakes #Environment #Pollution #Prevention #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #Resilience #Science #Research #Communities #Solutions
Sea Grant
Government Administration
Putting science to work for America's coastal and Great Lakes communities for over 50 years
About us
Science serving America's coasts since 1966 Sea Grant's mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal, marine and Great Lakes resources in order to create a sustainable economy and environment. NOAA Offical Program Office Community and economic resilience and responsible use of America’s coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources are at the heart of Sea Grant’s mission. A network of 34 Sea Grant programs in the coastal US States and territories carries out this mission through research, extension and education activities.
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http://seagrant.noaa.gov
External link for Sea Grant
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- Healthy coastal ecosystems, Resilience, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Environmental Literacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, and Coastal Hazards
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1315 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
Employees at Sea Grant
Updates
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Three communities. Three fishers. One shared goal. Check out this short film by NOAA Fisheries-Sea Grant fellow Katrina Munsterman to learn more about the challenges facing small-scale fishing communities. https://ow.ly/Kqu850TljtQ #SeaGrant #NMFS #Fellowship #Fisheries #Bahamas #Community Michigan Sea Grant University of Michigan
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Hungry to learn how seafood can support a healthy lifestyle? 🍽️🍣 Check out Eat More Fish, a free Virginia Cooperative Extension initiative dedicated to the science of seafood and its benefits. This September join the program for Serving Up Blue Catfish, a webinar series where you’ll learn about the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and how you can help manage it by cooking and enjoying it. 🐟🍳 Register here so you don’t miss out on tips, recipes and more: https://lnkd.in/ek68rDY5 #SeaGrant #EatMoreFish #BlueCatfish #SeafoodLovers #HealthyEating #ChesapeakeBay #VirginiaSeafood #SustainableSeafood
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In Episode 8 of Planet NOAA Podcast: SEA-stainability, Sea Grant’s Aquaculture Manager Mark Rath joins Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick to break down the fascinating world of farmed seafood and how it's making waves in sustainability. From sea to plate, learn how Mark and his team are helping to build a more sustainable future—one fish farm at a time! 🎧🐟🌊🌍 Catch the full episode online: bit.ly/PlanetNOAAep8 #SeaGrant #NOAA #Podcast #PlanetNOAA #Aquaculture #Sustainability #FarmToTable #SeaToPlate #Science #Research #SustainableSeafood #Seafood
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The NOAA Fisheries-Sea Grant Fellowship Research symposium is tomorrow, and it’s FREE to attend! Join us to hear from emerging researchers as they present their work on fisheries and marine resources. Register to attend and read through the abstracts and agenda at: https://ow.ly/GJLP50Tkjmm #SeaGrant #NMFS #Fellowship #Fellows #MarineScience #Education #Research #Symposium
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Understanding the age of fish is important for sustainable fisheries management. A groundbreaking fish aging method from Alaska Sea Grant-funded researchers offers faster, more accurate results and could revolutionize how we study fish populations. Learn more about this innovative technique and its potential impacts: https://ow.ly/N84v50Tjf5Z #SeaGrant #Alaska #Fisheries #Fish #Aging #Research #Sustainable #Management
Alaska Sea Grant: New fish aging method promises faster results
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We are pleased to announce the grand opening of PolyGone's Microplastic Removal Pilot Project and Educational Pavilion. This innovative project, supported by New York Sea Grant, focuses on removing harmful microplastics from waterways while educating the community on marine debris and environmental stewardship. Learn more about the project and RSVP for the event: https://ow.ly/vbjO50ThRhT #SeaGrant #MarineDebris #Microplastics
Sea Grant Marine Debris Grantee PolyGone Announces Grand Opening of Microplastic Removal Pilot at ACUA
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Do you have a plan in case disaster strikes? 🌩️ September is National Preparedness Month! ✔️Learn how to start a conversation with info from FEMA: ready.gov ✔️Find Sea Grant coastal preparedness resources: seagrant.noaa.gov/prepared #NPM2024 #NatlPrep #SGSafetyFirst #SGResilience #SeaGrant #Coastal #Preparedness #Resilience #Safety #Planning #Community
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This month, Sea Grant professionals from across the country made waves at the 2024 Sea Grant Week hosted by Georgia Sea Grant. During network meetings, group discussions and presentations, those in attendance discussed current and future work in focus areas like education, coastal resilience, marine debris and aquaculture. Learn more about Sea Grant research: https://lnkd.in/ej98NDuj #SeaGrant #Education #Science #MarineDebris #Aquaculture #CoastalResilience #Workshop #MarinePolicy #Environment
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Teach plankton biodiversity in your classroom with this exciting lesson plan developed by Delaware Sea Grant 🌊📚 This lesson plan and more can be found on the Sea Grant Teachers Pay Teachers platform! Visit us on Teachers Pay Teachers at the link below for FREE lesson plans, activities and printables that will keep your students engaged and informed about our amazing lakes and ocean 🌊 Resources are developed with Next Generation Science Standards in mind. https://lnkd.in/ebtDwsRw #teachers #education #STEM #LessonPlans #printables #SeaGrantSTEM #BackToSchool #environment #science #ElementaryTeacher #MiddleSchoolTeacher #HighSchoolTeacher
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