Virginia Sea Grant NEWS
2026 Commonwealth Fellows
Above left to right: Emma Hultin, Melanie Hutchinson, Renu Ojha, Kianne Benjamin, Oluwaseyi Dasho (Photo by Bayleigh Albert | Virginia Sea
2026 Sea Grant–APNEP Graduate Fellowship
Applications Open for 2026 Sea Grant-APNEP Graduate Fellowship in Estuarine Research North Carolina Sea Grant, Virginia Sea Grant, and the
Sea Grant-Chesapeake Bay Commission Fellowship
From Coastal Research to Coastal Policy 2026 Sea Grant-Chesapeake Bay Commission Fellow Announced Megan Beever, a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia
2026 Graduate Fellows Announced
2026 Graduate Fellows Announced Virginia Sea Grant is pleased to announce the 15 recipients of the 2026 Graduate Fellowship. These
Zane Ruzicka: Sea Grant 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
Zane Ruzicka: Sea Grant 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow Zane Ruzicka, a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten
2026 Summer Interns
2026 Summer Interns Twelve Virginia undergraduate students have been selected as 2026 Virginia Sea Grant Summer Interns. This cohort of
VA SEA recognized as a premiere science education program
VA SEA recognized as a premiere science education program Celebration of the award aligned with the 9th annual Lesson Plan
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
