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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 announces the selection of four innovative projects under the FY2024 Young Fishermen’s Career Development Program, aimed at empowering the next generation of fishers! ???? These projects are examples of Sea Grant’s dedication to Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture. Through research, technical assistance and the expertise of our Sea Grant extension agents, we’re equipping the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. Learn more about these projects: bit.ly/2024-YFDA #SeaGrant #SustainableFisheries #YoungFishermen #WorkforceDevelopment #Aquaculture #Innovation

Sea Grant celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month! Meet Jimena Beatriz Perez-Viscasillas, Long Island Sound Study Outreach Coordinator with New York Sea Grant. Recently, she helped conduct an Environmental Justice Needs Assessment to better connect with underserved communities in New York and Connecticut and explore issues, challenges and barriers they face related to their environment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/en8KY4Dp #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #NewYork #Connecticut #Environment #EnvironmentalJustice #Outreach #Extension #Community

??The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and University of Guam Sea Grant recently launched the “Guam in Bloom” sustainable art exhibit to celebrate the island’s vibrant cultural heritage and commitment to environmental stewardship. This stunning showcase features artwork that honors Guam's unique native and endemic plants while highlighting the incredible talent of local artists. The “Guam in Bloom” exhibit is open to the public at the T Galleria by DFS in Tumon. Learn more: bit.ly/Guam-Bloom #SeaGrant #Guam #LocalArtist #Art #Substablity #NativePlants #EnvironmentalScience #GuamGreenGrowth

Sea Grant celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month! Meet Dr. Jesús Pineda, a Senior Scientist funded by WHOI Sea Grant. Inspired as a child fishing near his grandmother’s ranch in central Mexico, Dr. Pineda focused his career on larval transport and settlement. Read about his current project with WHOI Sea Grant: https://ow.ly/3SJO50TG0ru #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #SustainableSeafood #Massachusetts #MarineBiology #Research

Sea Grant celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month! Meet Dr. Evelyn Watts, Seafood Technology Specialist with Louisiana Sea Grant. Dr. Watts was instrumental in establishing the first and only seafood processing demonstration lab in Louisiana. Learn more about the lab at https://lnkd.in/eyVYAPcV. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage #Seafood #Industry #SustainableSeafood #Louisiana #Outreach #Extension #SeafoodMonth

Sea Grant Knauss fellows bring their diverse perspectives to solving marine and coastal policy challenges at the federal level. Celebrate with us as we announce the 88 finalists for 2025 and learn about their paths to the fellowship: https://ow.ly/jYCP50TC9jw Interested in learning more about the Knauss Fellowship? Visit seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss for information and resources! The application period for the 2026 Fellowship will open in Fall 2024. Check back for updated guidance! #SeaGrant #Knauss #KnaussFellowship #Marine #Coastal #GreatLakes #Science #Policy #Government #Career #Job #GradSchool #Graduate #Fellowship #Fellow #Fellows #Education #Opportunity

Sea Grant and NOAA’s Weather Program Office recently awarded $1.5 million for community flooding social science liaison positions in Maryland and Puerto Rico as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s $22.78 million investment to help communities better prepare for water-related climate impacts. Learn more about the projects that aim to reduce the impacts of flooding through community engagement, flood inundation mapping services, and other culturally appropriate strategies: https://ow.ly/GTNp50TBqyF #SeaGrant #Flooding #Climate #Funding #BIL #Community #Engagement #FloodMapping #ClimateChange

???? Happy Seafood Month! ???? October is here, and that means it's time to celebrate the bounty of our waterways. ?????? This month, we’ll highlight the work Sea Grant professionals do year-round to make sustainable seafood choices more accessible and to support our local fishing economies. #SeafoodMonth #SustainableSeafood #Sustainable #Fisheries #Aquaculture #OceanToTable #SeaGrant #Seafood #Fish #Fishing #Economy #SmallBusiness

Connecticut Sea Grant Director Sylvain De Guise and Communications Coordinator Judy Benson were featured on a recent episode of Connecticut East This Week, where they discussed Sea Grant’s mission, including research, extension and education efforts across coastal and Great Leakes regions. Listen to learn about Sea Grant’s collaborative approach to supporting environmental health and resilient communities: https://ow.ly/MoGT50TzeA6 #SeaGrant #Connecticut #Podcast #Research #Education #Extension