Thursday, June 3, 2021 Encouraging Diverse Perspectives Encouraging Diverse Perspectives Thursday, June 3, 2021 0 353 Encouraging Diverse Perspectives An Interview with Mona Behl about Inclusivity and Access to the Sciences Mona Behl, the Associate Director for Georgia Sea Grant and a co-lead in Sea Grant's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion community of practice is interviewed by 2021 Knauss Fellow, Amara Davis. Mona discusses her journey to Sea Grant, the important work Sea Grant is doing to make the sciences more equitable, and what we can all do to facilitate a more inclusive future. Read more
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Minnesota Sea Grant Study Shows Protecting Local Water has Global Benefits Minnesota Sea Grant Study Shows Protecting Local Water has Global Benefits Wednesday, May 12, 2021 0 525 Minnesota Sea Grant Study Shows Protecting Local Water has Global Benefits New research, led by Minnesota Sea Grant Director John A. Downing, demonstrates why keeping local lakes and other waterbodies clean produces cost-effective benefits locally and globally. The authors found that adding up global financial benefits of clean water shows that keeping water clean can help slow climate change, saving trillions of dollars. Read more
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Community Resilience from Start to Finish Community Resilience from Start to Finish Wednesday, March 10, 2021 0 940 Community Resilience from Start to Finish Sea Grant programs are helping coastal and Great Lakes communities increase their resilience to impacts of changing conditions at every step of the way. For Sea Grant, resilience is more than a buzzword. As a network of 34 university-based programs, Sea Grant brings together experts in coastal processes, hazards, climate change, and urban planning to support cutting-edge research and outreach. Sea Grant is involved in every aspect of climate resilience planning and implementation, from start to finish. Tour some of Sea Grant's latest projects and on-going efforts to sustain diverse and vibrant coastal economies. Read more
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Sea Grant’s recent research publications highlight notable work across focus areas Sea Grant’s recent research publications highlight notable work across focus areas Thursday, February 11, 2021 0 1697 Sea Grant’s recent research publications highlight notable work across focus areas From fisheries management to marsh restoration, Sea Grant makes discoveries, develops new resources Research is an essential component of Sea Grant’s work in coastal and Great Lakes communities, supporting scientists from hundreds of institutions. Here are just a few of Sea Grant’s recent research publications that are making a splash. Read more
Thursday, December 10, 2020 Sea Grant Recognizes Best in Program Sea Grant Recognizes Best in Program Thursday, December 10, 2020 0 2600 Sea Grant Recognizes Best in Program Sea Grant recently rolled out the (virtual) red carpet to recognize some of its own for their exemplary efforts at putting science to work for America’s coastal communities. As 2020 draws to a close, Sea Grant is reflecting on its best moments of what has been an especially challenging year. Several Sea Grant projects and people were recently recognized by the Sea Grant Association (SGA) for their exceptional work. Read more