Sea Grant federal funding boosts total to $2.1 million

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The state’s congressional delegation last week joined University of Delaware officials in announcing a $685,000 grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Delaware Sea Grant College Program.

The Delaware Sea Grant College Program helps people use, manage and conserve our state’s valuable marine and coastal resources. The funding announcement puts the total Delaware Sea Grant funding for the year at $2.1 million, with more than two-thirds of its funds coming from the federal government. 

 One Rehoboth Beach business owner,Jody Dengler of Sun Otter Tours, was on hand to talk about how Delaware Sea Grant has helped her business. “As part of our Beach Science Tour, Delaware Sea Grant introduces our guests to a variety of coastal topics, including the importance of marine biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Engaging education and hands-on activities kindle our guests’ curiosity and passion, encouraging them to get involved in local conservancy and sustainability efforts. Our continued association with Delaware Sea Grant has been invaluable to our development and success.”

Delaware Sea Grant is one of 33 Sea Grant programs nationwide, in every coastal and Great Lakes state as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. The National Sea Grant Program was created by Congress in 1966 and is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Delaware Sea Grant staff and the researchers supported by the program conduct their work on local issues within the four focus areas of the National Sea Grant College Program:

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  • Healthy Coastal Ecosystems – Protecting and restoring Delaware’s environment and the valuable natural resources it provides.
  • Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture – Advancing sustainable commercial fishing in Delaware’s waters and fostering local aquaculture.
  • Resilient Communities and Economies – Helping Delaware communities prepare for the changing environment and economy.
  • Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development – Training and supporting the next generation of environmental and scientific leaders.

(From the office of U.S. Sen. Tom Carper)

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