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

Warmest wishes for a great holiday season! 🌴☀️ In August, #SeaGrant staff from around the country gathered in Savannah, Georgia to collaborate & learn as part of the biennial Sea Grant Week.

NOAA is pleased to announce that the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has been selected to receive $2.7 million in funding through the Inflation Reduction Act. Through a collaboration with NOAA’s National Ocean Service and National Sea Grant Office, the funding will support efforts over the next four years to expand ANTHC’s work addressing climate change impacts on Alaska Native communities. This funding will support Tribal-led climate adaptation strategies, boost technical assistance for all 229 Alaska Native tribes and strengthen the capacity to address rising waters, flooding and permafrost degradation. ANTHC’s strong community connections and partnership with NOAA will help develop sustainable solutions for these challenges. This initiative marks a key step towards enhancing climate resilience for Alaska Native communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyATSHyn #NOAA #SeaGrant #ANTHC #AlaskaNativeTribalHealthConsortium #ClimateAction #Resilience #ClimateChange #Alaska #InflationReductionAct #IRA

🌊⛵ This past summer, the Women in Science & Sailing Camp helped inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers! Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Community Sailing Center in Burlington, Vermont hosted their third year of hands-on STEM activities on the beautiful waters of Lake Champlain. Young campers learned to sail while exploring lake science alongside inspiring female role models and researchers. From collecting water samples to studying harmful algal blooms, these future scientists got a taste of real-world environmental research! 🌿🔬 Learn more: https://ow.ly/f2BU50UsUsh #BestOfSeaGrant #SeaGrant #LakeChamplain #Education #Students #EnvironmentalScience #LakeScience #Limnology #WomenInSTEM #STEMcamp

What is the value of a tree? 🌳🌳 Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is developing an innovative program to share the value of ecosystem services such as reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, absorbing rain water and offering recreation opportunities. Understanding the value of these vital services will help decision-makers weigh trade-offs and ensure informed, balanced decisions that consider nature’s value. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nOJB50UsS9v #BestOfSeaGrant #2024 #SeaGrant #Science #Ecosystem #Nature #EnvironmentalScience #Research #Community #Economy

When preparing your Knauss Fellowship personal statement, think like the reviewer—why should you choose you? Your personal statement tells reviewers who you are and how your life experiences have motivated and inspired you to apply! Be specific, be honest and give yourself time to edit. Find more #KnaussTips at https://lnkd.in/devfR5A. #SeaGrant #Knauss #KnaussFellowship #Ocean #Marine #Coastal #GreatLakes #Science #Policy #Research #Government #Career #Jobs #GradSchool #Graduate #Fellowship #Fellow #Fellows #Education #Opportunity #ApplyNow #Apply #PhD #JD #Masters #Students #SeaGrantOpportunities

Northern California’s kelp forests have disappeared by 90% due to purple sea urchin invasions. By removing these urchins and transferring them to an aquaculture setting, California Sea Grant is turning a destructive problem into a delicious solution! Not only are they helping to restore precious marine ecosystems but they're also helping to produce a high-demand seafood product, uni. Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwH46Ej9 #BestOfSeaGrant #SeaGrant #KelpForest #Sustainability #Aquaculture #Ocean #Seafood #California #SeaUrchins #PurpleSeaUrchin #Ecosystem #Environment #Science #Uni

Sea Grant is pleased to announce two new projects receiving approximately $984,000 in federal funding to lead regional research in the Southeast and Great Lakes regions focused on addressing information needs around contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). CECs found in coastal and estuarine waters, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, pose significant unknown risks for both human and ecosystem health. Through continued funding, Sea Grant programs will partner with state agencies and universities to enhance research, monitoring and understanding of how these contaminants affect aquatic life and human health. Learn more: bit.ly/2024-CEC #SeaGrant #NOAA #Funding #Research #Science #Communities #Regional #CEC #PFAS #Wisconsin #Minnesota #Michigan #SouthCarolina #GreatLakes #Southeast

🎓Grad students interested in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes issues: Check out our tips for crafting strong Knauss Fellowship applications! A memorable fellowship package includes a strong CV. 📄 Emphasize relevant professional and personal experiences. Use keywords from the Fellowship description and review criteria to tailor your CV. Try substituting weak verbs for stronger ones, like “coached” instead of “helped”. More #KnaussTips at https://lnkd.in/euWPwp-3 #SeaGrant #Knauss #KnaussFellowship #Ocean #Marine #Coastal #GreatLakes #Science #Policy #Research #Government #Career #Jobs #GradSchool #Graduate #Fellowship #Fellow #Fellows #Education #Opportunity #ApplyNow #Apply #PhD #JD #Masters #Students #SeaGrantOpportunities

The Great Lakes are home to nearly 200 invasive species, but which ones are the most harmful to local ecosystems? An interactive StoryMap from the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) and Michigan Sea Grant shines a spotlight on the top 10 most harmful invasive species threatening the Great Lakes. From zebra mussels to sea lampreys, these invasive species have especially negative environmental and socio-economic impacts. To learn more, explore the StoryMap and other tools on GLANSIS: www.micnsis-storymap-highlights-top-10-aquatic-invaders/ Image of GLANSIS StoryMap showing the current distribution of the top 10 most harmful invasive species in the Great Lakes. #BestOfSeaGrant #SeaGrant #GLANSIS #GreatLakes #InvasiveSpecies #EnvironmentalImpact