{"id":16993,"date":"2023-04-19T13:35:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T17:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=16993"},"modified":"2024-11-05T09:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:57:31","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Research and Resources for a Healthier North Carolina Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s public and private universities with communities across the state, our program fuels real-world solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Coastal Solutions<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We strive to be active in North Carolina\u2019s coastal communities and work hard to keep current with evolving needs and share our resources on a variety of topics.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Sea Grant supports science-based research relevant to our state\u2019s coast. These projects address issues critical to maintaining the health of our coastal resources.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Fellowships<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Workforce Development and Training<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We seek to train and prepare North Carolina’s workforce to meet the demands of a changing marine and coastal environment.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Fisheries and Aquaculture<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Our experts support the state’s seafood and fishing industries, fostering connections between researchers and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Education and Outreach<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Sea Grant develops environmental education programs for students and educators statewide.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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2,526 Attendees<\/h2>\n

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Coastwatch<\/em><\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s flagship print and digital publication. For over four decades, this award-winning magazine has brought the latest science and news to readers who love our coast.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Coastal Landscapes Initiative<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Native landscaping at every stage of the process, from planning and design to installation and management.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Mariner’s Menu<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Explore kitchen-tested seafood recipes and mouth-watering photos featuring local North Carolina fish and shellfish.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Hook, Line & Science<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Catch the latest in fisheries science, geared for North Carolina anglers.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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North Carolina Sea Grant Seeks Public Comments for Federal Site Review<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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Applications Open for the 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications from North Carolina graduate students for the\u00a02026 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The deadline is February 19, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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North Carolina Sea Grant Calls for Preproposals for Applied Coastal Research<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

North Carolina Sea Grant is now accepting preproposals for\u00a0the\u00a02026\u20132028 applied research grant cycle, with awards up to $150,000 each for projects that address problems affecting coastal ecosystems, economies, and communities. The deadline for preproposals is\u00a0January 13, 2025.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Strengthening the Blue Economy<\/p>\n

Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue for North Carolina depend on sustainable ocean and coastal resources. North Carolina Sea Grant actively bolsters our blue economy through a vast array of projects and initiatives that support businesses and consumers alike.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n All Events<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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