December 9, 2025
Science Serving Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Sea Grant makes science accessible, timely, and relative for any audience
Welcome
Pennsylvania Sea Grant’s mission is to enhance the use and conservation of Pennsylvania’s coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources to create a healthy environment, resilient and inclusive communities, and a strong and sustainable economy.
The work happens in watersheds within the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions, led by staff in Erie, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. We partner with decision-makers, academic institutions, other Sea Grant programs, and individuals and organizations to build bridges between science and people. Learn more about our program.
Featured Photo
Our featured photo spotlights the Susquehanna River and one of the many bridges that cross it. The river’s headwaters is Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York. From there, it travels over 444 miles through New York, Pennsylvania, and into Maryland where it meets the Chesapeake Bay, supplying approximately half of the fresh water entering the Bay. Pennsylvania Sea Grant works in the Susquehanna River Basin and funds research studying pressing issues to the river and the Bay. Explore our research projects to learn more.
Featured
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internships
We’re accepting applications for 4 undergraduate internship positions in communications, education, outreach, and research for students persuing a career focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds.
Visit Our Outreach Page
We’ve restructured our outreach page and content to make it incredibly easy to learn more about the topics we work on, related projects, and to access resources. Check it out today!
Environmental Literacy
Educators – are you looking for a professional development opportunity to enhance your coastal and Great Lakes literacy? Learn more about the Great Lakes Literacy education exploration courses!
News
October 17, 2025
“Your Voice for Our Waters” Angler Engagement Session
September 2, 2025
Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response Online Training
Opportunities to Engage!
Research
Dig-in to Science! Learn more about statewide research topics and funded projects. Guidance for researchers seeking funding is also available.
Outreach
Outreach programs and projects engage individuals and communities in topics and issues like invasive species, coastal resiliency, water quality, and more.
Education
Environmental literacy programs and resources are developed to assist educators in expanding adult and youth knowledge of Great Lakes and coastal issues.
