Florida Sea Grant

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FSG's New Franklin County Agent

FSG's New Franklin County Agent

Welcome Dr. Sharon Cilano
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Science Serving Florida’s Coasts

Florida Sea Grant is a university-based program works at the intersection of improving coastal habitats, fish stocks, and economic development for the state’s residents and visitors.

Florida Sea Grant envisions a future where people use our coastal and marine resources in ways that capture the economic and social benefits they offer, while preserving their quality and abundance for future generations.

From fellowships, internships, and scholarships, our funding opportunities span a range of interests and enable students to make a real difference for Florida’s coast while carving out their own path for the future.

Florida Sea Grant supports the work of scientists and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines from institutions across the state. Our competitive funding opportunities address the critical issues affecting our coastal resources and economy.

We ensure Florida’s workforce is highly trained and prepared to respond to the state’s complex marine and coastal issues.

2024-2025

Economic
Impact

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$37.8M

Generated from $2.6M
federal investment

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587

Businesses
supported

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2,816

Jobs
supported

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15.5M

Coastal acres protected,
enhanced, or restored

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27,228

People modified their
seafood safety practices

32,144

youth & adults
educated

*FUNDING & IMPACTS TO DATE FROM PROGRAMMING IN SUPPORT OF FY2024-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

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Featured Scholar

Hayley
Lemoine

Knauss Fellow,
Class of 2025

Events Calendar

Upcoming
Events

Make a difference for Florida's coasts as a citizen scientist

Want to help contribute to scientific research on coastal topics you care about? Volunteers support Florida Sea Grant’s citizen science programs by collecting valuable data that helps preserve and sustain the precious ocean and coastal resources of Florida. 

Featured Extension Agents

Learn more about Florida Sea Grant’s UF/IFAS Extension Agents.

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Library

Search our resource database for publications, fact sheets, presentations, and other communications tools and templates.

Your support directly impacts activities that conserve and sustain Florida’s precious ocean and coastal resources.