
Sea Grant Continues to Support the Aquaculture Industry with FY23 Investments
December 8, 2023 (Amara Davis, National Sea Grant Announcement)—Globally, aquaculture plays a significant role in seafood production, accounting for more than half of all seafood consumed by humans. In the U.S., aquaculture is increasing in…

Protecting Coasts and Habitats with Architected Artificial Reefs
An estimated 133 million people live in coastal shoreline counties in the US, about 40% of the population (NOAA State of the Coast Report). Coastal communities, infrastructures, habitats, and species are increasingly vulnerable to storm impacts…

Mapping Blue Carbon: New Report Highlights Coastal Ecosystem Benefits
>>EPA Report: “Blue Carbon Reservoirs from Maine to Long Island NY”
Healthy coastal habitats are not only important for Massachusetts’ seafood industry and broader Blue Economy, but also play a critical role in a less visible…

October 25: Autonomous Robotic Systems in Aquaculture with Dr. Eleni Kelasidi
Wednesday, October 25 at 3:00pm ET
MIT Sea Grant, 12 Emily St. Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
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Abstract: Autonomous Robotic Systems in Aquaculture
An increasing world population raises concerns…

SHIPSHAPE Podcast: Meet MIT Sea Grant Marine Extension Specialist Danny Badger
The Sea Grant Vision: How MIT Sea Grant's Programs Bridge Science and Community with Danny Badger
In this episode of SHIPSHAPE, delve into the world of marine scientific research with MIT Sea Grant Marine Extension Specialist Danny Badger.…

Sea Grant Announces 2024 Class of Knauss Marine Policy Fellows
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 class of the John A. Knauss…

Join MIT Sea Grant at the Cambridge Science Festival Sept. 26 + Oct. 1
The Cambridge Science Festival Guide is now live! MIT Sea Grant will be hosting activities and tours September 26 and October 1, along with dozens of other groups and organizations. >>View the full Festival Guide
9/26: Sea Life and…

Sea Grant Projects Provide $3.3M in Support of Seafood Industry Workforce Development
August 15, 2023 (Brooke Carney, NSGO)
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NOAA Sea Grant is pleased to announce the selection of 10 projects through two competitions aimed at bolstering workforce development efforts in fisheries…

MIT Sea Grant Announces Eight Core RFP Funded Projects
MIT Sea Grant provides competitive funding opportunities for Massachusetts research scientists who seek to address marine issues in ways that benefit the state and region. Funding is provided through MIT Sea Grant’s competitive Core Request…

Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries Announce 2023 Joint Fellowship Program Awardees
August 3, 2023 (Brooke Carney, NSGO)
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Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries are pleased to announce the 2023 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship recipients. Seven population…