North Carolina Sea Grant (original) (raw)

Who we are

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.

$4 Million

in economic benefits to
North Carolina

84 Communities

partnering with us for sustainable and resilient economies and planning

2,526 Attendees

in 67 trainings for industry and community members in 2023

drone image of coastal waters. November 11, 2024 North Carolina Sea Grant Calls for Preproposals for Applied Coastal Research North Carolina Sea Grant is now accepting preproposals for the 2026–2028 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 January 13, 2025. image: a community member and scientist. November 04, 2024 Community Collaborative Research Grant Program Calls for Proposals 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 2025. image: Lead image: a graysby grouper about to be released with the aid of a descending device. Credit SAFMC. October 29, 2024 Descending Devices Lessen “Barotrauma” in Deep-Water Fish Sci NC has released a video special about how anglers testing descending devices in North Carolina fisheries may not only be conserving fish, but also promoting long-term stability in the fishing industry.