Coastal Science
Serving California

California Sea Grant is a unique partnership that unites the resources of the federal government, the State of California and universities across the state to create knowledge, products and services that benefit the economy, the environment and the citizens of California.

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Funding opportunities

California Sea Grant issues competitive state and federal research awards as well as fellowship opportunities throughout the year.

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Sea Grant 50th Anniversary logo with color accents

California Sea Grant turns 50 in 2023!

See what we’re up to as we reflect on where we’ve been, supporting coastal science and economies since 1973.

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Our Work

red tides & harmful algal blooms

From bioluminescence to biotoxins, see how we uncover the big impacts of our tiniest algae

Coastal Hazards & Resilience

From beach safety to sea level rise readiness, learn how we make coastal communities more resilient

Aquaculture

Learn how we support aquaculture’s key role in food security, restoration and workforce development

Kelp

See how we help to discover and apply kelp science to preserve these iconic yet challenged foundational species

Ocean Careers Training

Imagine the ocean is your office: Check out our programs for 21st Century careers in fishing and aquaculture

Discover California Seafood

From ocean to plate, learn more about California’s responsibly sourced seafood and the people who bring it to you

Russian River Salmon & Steelhead Monitoring

Learn about our collaborative, science- based efforts to help to recover these imperiled keystone species

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice & Access

Learn how we are taking action to strengthen DEIJA within our organization and in the world around us

Collaborative ocean and fisheries science

Learn about the many ways we work together to track changes on and off the California coast

News

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Nov 28, 2023

How A California Sea Grant Program Helped Shed Light on Salmon Recovery

Nov 10, 2023

Fort Bragg has the best kind of blues

Nov 9, 2023

From finance to shaping a sustainable future