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For the Love of Sharks: Nathaniel Edelheit-Rice, Knauss Fellow

An early start Nathaniel Edelheit-Rice has always loved sharks. The Epaulette shark is his favorite because of its unique ability to use fins to walk across the sea floor, but his life’s mission is to protect them all. The current Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, working in NOAA’s Office of General Counsel, discovered his passion for […]

Harmful Algal Blooms can occur in all bodies of water

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT When in Doubt, Stay Out! Harmful Algal Blooms Can Occur in All Bodies of Water Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a natural occurrence, but they can pose serious health risks to humans and animals. These blooms are often caused by certain types of Cyanobacteria that can produce harmful toxins and are most […]

Free Online Professional Development for Educators

June 13, 2025 Free Online Professional Development Series For K-12 Educators Workshop will help educators and students investigate environmental issues in local watersheds using GIS and Geospatial technology (Harrisburg, PA) – Formal and non-formal K-12 educators are encouraged to register for a free online professional development series which will inform and instruct participants to apply […]

PA Sea Grant Welcomes Summer Interns

Pennsylvania Sea Grant Welcomes 2025 Summer Interns Four undergraduate students will spend their summers focusing on aquatic invasive species, environmental literacy, research & natural history, and science communications June 13, 2025 (HARRISBURG, PA) – Pennsylvania Sea Grant is delighted to introduce four undergraduate interns, working with staff in Erie, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia for 10 weeks […]

PA Educator Selected for 2025 Sea Grant Shipboard Science Immersion

2025 Sea Grant Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan Pennsylvania educator, Virginia Friedman of Jenkintown, PA, selected to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Michigan (HARRISBURG, PA) – Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to announce that Virginia Friedman, a 7th grade science teacher at Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, […]

PA Lake Erie Environmental Forum – Native Plant Conservation Experts

In-Person Lake Erie Environmental Forum Features Native Plant Conservation Experts June 26, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:30 PM Eastern Beach 1 Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA REGISTER TODAY (ERIE, PA) – Successful native plant conservation efforts in local, regional, and statewide Pennsylvania watersheds will be the focus of the next Pennsylvania Lake Erie […]

Public Comments Sought for PA Sea Grant Review

Public Notice Public comments sought for Pennsylvania Sea Grant Review Deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Pennsylvania Sea Grant will be reviewed on May 19 – 23, 2025 by a team convened by the National Sea Grant College Program. The review will be conducted virtually. The review will consider all aspects of […]

Storm Drain Marking Events in Delaware County

Storm Drain Marking Events Planned in Delaware County, PA Marking storm drains to promote clean water in local watersheds and Delaware River (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — Pennsylvania Sea Grant and partners are hosting two activities in Delaware County to promote clean water and healthy communities, and to reduce pollution in the Naamans, Marcus Hook, Stoney Creek watersheds, […]

PA Lake Erie Environmental Forum – Microplastics

Microplastics  Virtual Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum (PA LEEF)  April 22, 2025  1:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern  REGISTER TODAY  (ERIE, PA) – Microplastics in the Great Lakes and Lake Erie watersheds will be the focus of the next Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum (PALEEF), hosted virtually on April 22, 2025, at 1:00PM Eastern. The forums […]

Thank You for Your Support!

Your name has been added to our sign-on letter to Congress in support of Pennsylvania Sea Grant. If you have any questions or would like to reach out to us, you can do so through out Contact Us page, or email us at paseagrant.psu.edu. Thank you for your support! Please consider sending your own letter […]

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