Virginia Sea Grant NEWS
What Happens After the Catch? Tracking Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay
What Happens After the Catch? Tracking Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay As striped bass (Morone saxatilis—known in the Chesapeake
2025 Commonwealth Fellows
Above left to right: Kristy Lapenta, Donya Mohamed, Joe Barnes, Natalie Klesch (Photo by Bayleigh Albert | Virginia Sea Grant).
Measure the Muck: Community Science in Virginia
measure the muck: community science in virginia Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting efforts to improve water quality in
Protecting Farms from Saltwater
Protecting Farms from Saltwater Innovative landscape design tools can help farmers mitigate the problems caused by sea level rise and
Genetic Tools for Virginia’s Hard Clam Industry
Genetic Tools for Virginia’s Hard Clam Industry Nestled beneath the muddy bottom of Virginia’s Eastern Shore lies a powerhouse of
Advancing Bay Policy
Advancing Bay Policy 2025 Chesapeake Bay Commission Commonwealth Fellow Announced Virginia Sea Grant and the Chesapeake Bay Commission have partnered
VA SEA Transforms Science Education
VA SEA transforms science education A sea of vibrant pom poms are scattered across the tabletop as students bring freshwater
VASG Fellows Highlight Their Research Accomplishments During Online Session at ODU
VASG Fellows Highlight Their Research Accomplishments During Online Session at ODU By Ashley Tims & Lisa Eddy | Virginia Sea
Oyster Aquaculture Research Bridges Science and Industry
Oyster Aquaculture Research Bridges Science and Industry Kayaking through a row of oyster baskets on a humid July day, Virginia
Science and Seafood
The 32nd annual Chefs’ Seafood Symposium bridges the gap between science and seafood Over 120 chefs, culinary instructors and students,
27th Blue Crab Bowl Highlights Marine Science for High School Knowledge Competition
27th Blue Crab Bowl Highlights Marine Science for High School Knowledge Competition It took a moment for reality to set
Study Highlights Oyster Restoration Success
VASG Graduate Fellow Led Study Highlights Oyster Restoration Sucess Virginia has made significant investments in the restoration of oyster reefs
2025 Knauss Fellows
Above left to right:Â Mary Beth Armstrong, Jem Baldisimo, Carly LaRoche, Hannah Mast, and Abigail Sisti 2025 Knauss Fellowship Begins
U.S. Aquaculture Farms Contribute $4 Billion
New Study Values Economic Impact of U.S. Aquaculture Farms at $4 Billion According to a paper published in the Journal
Proactive Planning for Resilience
UVA Environmental Institute and VASG Launch Website for Proactive Resilience Planning The University of Virginia Environmental Institute and Virginia Sea
NOAA Launches Health Policy Fellowship
NOAA, health organizations launch fellowship to advance equity in health, climate policy Through Virginia Sea Grant, the National Oceanic and
Connecting in All Directions at Symposium 2024
Connecting in all Directions At Symposium 2024 Last month, more than 170 students, professionals, and university educators gathered in Virginia
2024 Commonwealth Fellow Announced
2024 Commonwealth Fellow to work on Virginia’s Coastal Resilience Master Plan Virginia Sea Grant selected University of Virginia Master of
2024 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellow Announced
Virginia phd student awarded nmfs-sea grant fellowship The National Marine Fisheries Service and Sea Grant announced the Population and Ecosystem
Lydia Bienlien: Connecticut State Shellfish Pathologist
Lydia Bienlien: Connecticut State Shellfish Pathologist A VASG Fellow’s journey to an impactful career in marine science and policy When
