USC Sea Grant

The Sea Grant Program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles is part of the national network of 34 programs in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program. Our program is a federal-state-university partnership that integrates research, education, and outreach with a specific focus on the ‘Urban Ocean’ and solving issues arising out of managing people and natural resources in an intensely urban and developed coastline.

What is new at USC Sea Grant?

    Colorful Guide Helps Locals Learn About Beach Ecology

    2024 Knauss Legislative Cohort

    Easy Tips to Help Translate Your Science into Policy

    USC Sea Grant receives nearly $2 million from NOAA for novel technology to turn marine debris into laundry detergent and sustainable dyes for the fashion industry

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    Explore more of USC Sea Grant’s Media Coverage at our Media Highlights Page.

    USC Sea Grant in the Media

    Events and Opportunities

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    Now Hiring: Education and Outreach Manager

    The hiring of this position was put on hold. Position re-listing coming soon!

    2026 California State Fellowship

    Hosted by California Sea Grant, this one-year paid fellowship matches recent graduate students with California state, federal, or municipal agencies. Apply by June 13, 2025.

    Earth Day 2025

    Save the date for Earth Day on April 22nd, 2025! Join USC Sea Grant and Heal the Bay at our upcoming beach cleanup on April 19th, 2025, in Santa Monica.
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    Quick Links

    AdaptLA
    Sea Grant By-the-Numbers 2018-2023
    2023 CA Coastal Adaptation Needs Assessment
    Urban Tides: Community Science Initiative
    Current Research Projects
    Youth Programs for Pre K-12 Grades
    Ship’s Log: A Maritime Series
    USC Sea Grant in the News
    Resources and Publications