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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

The Taking Care of Cape Cod Summit is just around the corner! This year's theme “Stemming the Tide of Wastefulness: We Can Make it Happen!” will highlight work funded by WHOI Sea Grant and actionable strategies to reduce waste and enhance environmental stewardship for individuals, businesses, municipalities and organizations. The event’s keynote address and opening remarks will be delivered by Dr. Nikola Garber and Dr. Madison Willert from the National Sea Grant Office. Registration includes free admission for high school and college students and a "donate what you can" option. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g56Dwgew #SeaGrant #MarineDebris #CapeCod #EnvironmentalStewardship #MarineDebris

🦞 Sea Grant’s American Lobster Initiative awards $5.4 million to 15 innovative research projects and continuing outreach efforts. Since 2019, the Initiative has addressed critical knowledge gaps to support the lobster industry and Northeast fishing communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em72cMqC #SeaGrant #SeaGrantLobster #AmericanLobsterInitiative #Lobster #Research #Outreach #Extension #Northeast #Fishing #Communities #Industry

This National Recycling Day, we’re reflecting on the incredible conversations at this week’s Marine Debris Symposium. From community-driven initiatives to innovative recycling programs, we’re creating solutions to reduce waste now and in the future: https://lnkd.in/eSwT7YkJ 📷: Attendees and panelists at the 2024 Sea Grant Marine Debris Symposium. Credit: Amara Davis & Lauren Alvaro, Sea Grant #SeaGrant #MarineDebris #MarineDebrisSymposium #NationalRecyclingDay #Recycling #Plastics #Microplastics #Research #Education #Extension

⏰ Don’t forget! Letters of intent are due December 4, 2024, for Sea Grant’s latest aquaculture funding opportunity. Research proposals are sought to address issues relevant to the support of new and existing aquaculture businesses. Learn more: seagrant.noaa.gov/funding #SeaGrant #Aquaculture #Seafood #Funding #Opportunity #Research #Extension #Outreach #Marine #Coastal #GreatLakes #Industry #Business

Join us for the hybrid Sea Grant Marine Debris Symposium next week! Check out these informative sessions and learn more about marine debris prevention and removal at the times below Read the full agenda at bit.ly/24MD-Agenda and register for free at: https://lnkd.in/emcabii7 Images of sessions at the Sea Grant Marine Debris Symposium November, 12-14th, 2024. #SeaGrant #MarineDebris #Symposium #Science #Community #Coastal #Marine #GreatLakes #STEMDay

November is Native American Heritage Month Sea Grant’s On My Coast podcast explored the importance of traditional knowledge, like Indigenous knowledge, and how it is passed down in communities. 🎧Have a listen: https://lnkd.in/e84hDcaq #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritage #IndigenousKnowledge #TraditionalKnowledge #SeaGrant #Communities #OnMyCoast #Podcast

Sea levels are rising faster in American Samoa than the global average, partly due to land subsidence, or the gradual sinking of land, caused by a 2009 earthquake and tsunami. This combination means higher tides, more powerful waves and a coastline that’s increasingly vulnerable to flooding. A recent study completed by University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program used observational data and modeling to show that these rising seas make every wave hit harder, putting coastal roads, homes and infrastructure at greater risk. The earthquake’s effects still impact American Samoa today, with wave energy reaching further inland and the possibility of more frequent floods on the horizon. By better understanding these threats, Sea Grant helps communities prepare for and adapt to changing conditions, building a stronger, safer coast for future generations. Read the research: https://lnkd.in/ePfMQqaH #TsunamiDay #SeaGrant #Research #CoastalResilience #AmericanSamoa #SeaLevelRise #ClimateScience #ClimateChange #Tsunami #Earthquake

NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program, Climate Program Office, and Office for Coastal Management are hosting the first annual virtual Climate-Ready Workforce Symposium on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 2-5 PM EST! Come hear about innovative projects from NOAA’s awardees funded by the Climate-Ready Workforce for Coastal and Great Lakes States, Tribes and Territories Initiative. This virtual symposium will highlight efforts to advance climate resilience across the nation. Stay tuned for more details, including speakers and session topics! Register now for FREE at: bit.ly/Register-CRW #SeaGrant #NOAA #WorkforceDevelopment #CRW #ClimateReadyWorkforce #Climate #Resilience #ClimateResilience

We’re celebrating a successful Placement Week! 🎉 This week, the 2025 executive branch Knauss Fellows learned which Washington, D.C. area offices will host them for their one-year marine policy fellowship beginning in February. See their placements: https://ow.ly/pB0o50TYoQ1 Learn about the fellowship: https://ow.ly/FKI250TYoQ5 #SeaGrant #Knauss #Fellowship #KnaussFellowship #Fellows #Marine #Coastal #GreatLakes #Science #Policy #Careers #Jobs #DC