Sea Grant

STEM at Sea connects students to marine science careers

To meet the workforce demands of the 21st century, students need immersive learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and math — especially in fast-growing sectors like marine science. "This experience really helped me...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Oregon Sea Grant helps fishing boats reduce seabird deaths

To catch black cod, halibut and other groundfish, some commercial fishing boats use longlines — miles of baited hooks set along the seafloor. But seabirds, including the endangered short-tailed albatross, can be injured or killed...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Sea Grant Extension supports creation of award-winning ocean acidification curriculum

Ocean acidification is a change in ocean chemistry caused by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As oceans absorb more carbon dioxide, less carbonate is available — a key ingredient marine organisms need to ...

Feb 2023 | Impact Story