Since 1970, North Carolina Sea Grant has provided research, education, and outreach to serve our entire state. We build more resilient communities and economies, support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, promote healthy coastal ecosystems, enhance environmental education, and foster workforce development.

By forging enduring collaborations that bridge North Carolina’s public and private universities with communities across the state, our program fuels real-world solutions.

Coastal Solutions

We strive to be active in North Carolina’s coastal communities and work hard to keep current with evolving needs and share our resources on a variety of topics.

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Funding Opportunities

North Carolina Sea Grant supports science-based research relevant to our state’s coast. These projects address issues critical to maintaining the health of our coastal resources.

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Fellowships

North Carolina Sea Grant helps develop the next generation of educated, innovative, and technologically advanced professionals through a variety of fellowships for talented graduate students.

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Workforce Development and Training

We seek to train and prepare North Carolina’s workforce to meet the demands of a changing marine and coastal environment.

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Fisheries and Aquaculture

Our experts support the state’s seafood and fishing industries, fostering connections between researchers and stakeholders.

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Education and Outreach

North Carolina Sea Grant develops environmental education programs for students and educators statewide.

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Numbers represented are from the federal reporting periods 2018-2024

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August 26, 2026

NC Sea Grant, WRRI Accepting Proposals for 2027 Community Collaboration Research Grants

North Carolina Sea Grant, North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), and the William R. Kenan, Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science (KIETS) are accepting proposals for the Community Collaborative Research Grant (CCRG) program for projects to start in May 2027. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on October 26, 2026.

August 25, 2026

NC Sea Grant, WRRI Accepting Applications for Mountains to Sea Fellowship

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute, in collaboration with North Carolina Sea Grant, is accepting applications for proposals focused on the state’s coastal and freshwater resources. Graduate students in good academic standing who attend an accredited North Carolina college or university are eligible to apply by 5pm on September 21, 2026.

August 19, 2026

Input Needed from Oyster Growers in Pender and Onslow Counties

North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Federation are inviting oyster growers in Pender and Onslow counties to share their experiences and perspectives on the use of public…

Featured Media & Special Programs

Coastal Landscapes Initiative

Native landscaping at every stage of the process, from planning and design to installation and management.

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Mariner’s Menu

Explore kitchen-tested seafood recipes and mouth-watering photos featuring local North Carolina fish and shellfish.

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Hook, Line & Science

Catch the latest in fisheries science, geared for North Carolina anglers.

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