Virginia Sea Grant NEWS
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
VASG Symposium 2024
VISIT THE SYMPOSIUM WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Join us in virginia beach October 10-11, 2024! A regional event
Building a Coastal Resilience and Adaptation Ecosystem
Virginia Sea Grant partnership launches innovative living laboratory in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula. Virginia Sea Grant launched the Coastal Resilience and
2024 Graduate Fellows Announced
Above left to right:Â Alyssa Bucci, Ella DiPetto, Luke Groff, Matthew LaGanke, Rachel Kelmartin, and Savannah Lynn (Photos provided) 2024
Va. Sea Grant led team to tackle economic gaps in aquaculture.
Virginia Sea Grant Lead Research receives $1 million federal grant to tackle economic and marketing gaps in U.S. aquaculture industry
Graduate Fellow Hopes to Quantify Carbon Sink of Salt Marshes
Graduate Fellow Hopes to Quantify Carbon Sink of Salt Marshes Suspended 15 feet above an Easter Shore salt marsh Virginia
Community, Inclusivity, and Connection: The Women of the Water Conference
Community, Inclusivity, and Connection: Reflecting on the 2023 Women of the Water Conference By Kaitlyn Theberge | Virginia TechBy Hayley Lemoine | Florida
Commonwealth Fellow Looks at Threat of Sea Level Rise
Commonwealth Fellow Examines Threat of Sea Level Rise to State Assets Virginia’s tidal waters are a vital resource for the
Aquaculture Information Exchange Launches
Virginia Sea Grant Launches USDA and NOAA Supported Aquaculture Information Exchange Online Community Platform The Aquaculture Information Exchange (AIE) online community
2024 Knauss Finalist Announced
Above left to right:Â Â Kacey Hirshfeld Clayton, Allison Lepp, Natalie Lerma, Lauren Alvaro, Chelsea Gray, and Kesten, Bozinovic 2024 Knauss Fellowship
