


28th Blue Crab Bowl Inspires Future Marine Science Leaders
Students from 12 high schools across the Commonwealth competed in the 28th Blue Crab Bowl, with New Horizons Governor's School securing 1st place.
Sustainable Seafood in the Chesapeake Bay
VASG Outreach Fellow Jade Sevelow-Lee created "Seafood by the Seasons", an online sustainable seafood guide for the Chesapeake Bay region.
Virginia Sea Grant Welcomes New Director
Virginia Sea Grant welcomes Mona Behl as its next director, effective January 10, 2026. Read more about her role within the Sea Grant community.
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28th Blue Crab Bowl Inspires Future Marine Science Leaders
28th Blue Crab Bowl inspires future marine science leaders Even after 28 years, the anticipation of which team will buzz

Sustainable Seafood in the Chesapeake Bay
Sustainable Seafood in the Chesapeake Bay If you are interested in locally sourced, in-season seafood but are unsure of where

Virginia Sea Grant Welcomes New Director
Virginia Sea Grant welcomes new Director Virginia Sea Grant begins 2026 by welcoming Mona Behl as its next director, effective

Jonathan van Senten Named Director of Virginia Seafood AREC
Jonathan van Senten named director of Virginia Seafood AREC Current Director Michael Schwarz transitioning to associate director as part of

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
