Sea Grant Monthly
The e-newsletter of the  National Sea Grant College Program
February 2018
This is the monthly e-newsletter from the National Sea Grant Office on Sea Grant news, highlights and tools for Sea Grant programs and partners.
Farming in Water
New Story Map by NOAA showcases U.S. aquaculture

In Remembrance: Bob Light

"Bob Light, Pennsylvania Sea Grant Founder and Director for nearly 20 years, leaves behind a legacy. A quiet leader, Bob saw the strength and talent in others and empowered each of us to work collaboratively, seek answers and solve problems. 

Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 13, 2018." 
Study of mollusk epidemic could help save endangered sea snail

New research funded by California Sea Grant shows that some abalone species may be less susceptible to disease than others, providing initial data that could help map where abalone could survive and thrive.
Alaska Sea Grant Director wins marine outreach award

Alaska Sea Grant's director, Paula Cullenberg, wins the Alaska Ocean Leadership Award for outstanding achievement in marine outreach and education.

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Video explains research on the economics of oysters in Delaware

With support from Delaware Sea Grant, Dr. Kent Messer from the University of Delaware is using experimental economics to test how big the market for local aquaculture-grown oysters could be.

Funding Opportunity: Manoomin Outreach on Lake Superior

Competition: Wild Rice (Manoomin) Education and Outreach Toolkit for Lake Superior Audiences
Closing Date: March 25, 2018
Eligible Sea Grant Programs: This competition is only open to Michigan Sea Grant, Minnesota Sea Grant, and Wisconsin Sea Grant

The NOAA National Sea Grant Office and the NOAA Office of Coastal Management (OCM) anticipate that up to $50,000 in total Federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding will be available over two years to support one or more projects under this announcement in support of OCM's Manoomin Restoration in Lake Superior initiative. 

Partner News and Opportunities
 
Funding opportunity:  Environmental Literacy Grants: Supporting the education of K-12 students and the public for community resilience, closes April 6, 2018.

New Mailing List: The NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants program has created a new mailing list to keep subscribers informed of program announcements. To sign up for the email list, please send an email to noaa-crg-list-subscribe@csc.noaa.gov. You will receive an email that asks you to reply keeping the subject line intact. Once your request is approved, you'll receive a confirmation email verifying that you've been added to the list.

NCCOS releases Gulf AquaMapper: NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) has officially released the Gulf Aquamapper, a web-based tool for exploration, permitting and siting of offshore aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance Meeting: Registration is now open for the 2018 All Hands Meeting, June 11-15 in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Membership Solicitation: NOAA's Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) is seeking nominations for its  Federal Advisory Committee, due May 25, 2018.

New "One NOAA" video provides overview of agency. You Tube link
 


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