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2021 Northeast Sea Grant Ocean Energy Research RFP

Approximately $1M available to support projects to improve understanding of the effects of ocean renewable energy development on coastal communities, including the fishing industry. Pre-proposals due May 14; Full proposals due July 16th, by 5 pm on both dates.
Job Announcement: Ocean and Coastal Resource Specialist

Applications are due May 21st for this ocean and coastal ecosystems-focused Extension Associate who will develop programming related to issues including offshore renewable energy development, ocean acidification, marine debris, water quality.
Sea Grant’s COVID-19-inspired #BEachSAFEly Wins “Best Public Awareness Campaign” Award

#BEachSAFEly, a summer-long “ocean hazards” tips and COVID-19-related health concerns campaign, marks the third time in eight years that FMC has bestowed the honor to Sea Grant in this social media category.
Is Seafood the Way to Thrive Post-COVID-19?

A pair of educators offer an appealing idea for students who want to thrive post-COVID-19: It’s all about sustainable, local seafood.
In Photos: New Details About Fish Migration Could Help Their Conservation

Scientists from Stony Brook University and Cornell Cooperative Extension tag alewife to get a more nuanced picture of its spawning migration.
In Photos: Even on Sunny (and Wintery) Days, Floods in NYC Cause Distress

NYC’s coastal communities are facing more frequent weather disruptions such as floods, which, according to a new research brief on “Flood Watch Social Impacts,” is a hazard that will continue to increase in its severity due to sea level rise.

NYSG's Solidarity Statement

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) stands in solidarity with the call-to-action to end systemic racism. NYSG is an organization that is deeply rooted in the diversity and complexity of coastal communities, partners, and constituencies across New York State. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful and intentional reflection and action with our staff and programming. More >>

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How Does Sea Grant Benefit You?

For nearly 50 years, New York Sea Grant—one of 34 university-based programs under NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program—has been producing impressive results through its funded research.

"Sea Grant is unique in how it draws upon its Extension program to extend these [research] studies, putting science-based into the hands of a wide variety of coastal stakeholders," says New York Sea Grant's Director Becky Shuford. More >>

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