Unlike the populations of other coastal states, most Georgians live more than 100 miles inland. Georgia Sea Grant works to “bring the coast closer” by combining research, education, and outreach projects that identify the components critical to the economic, cultural, and Unlike the populations of other coastal states, most Georgians live more than 100 miles inland. Georgia Sea Grant works to “bring the coast closer” by combining research, education, and outreach projects that identify the components critical to the economic, cultural, and environmental health of Georgia’s coast and encourage citizens throughout the state to become good stewards of the resources important to the coastal zone.

Georgia Sea Grant does its work by channeling funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration into local research, education, and outreach and by encouraging collaboration among government, academia, and industry in responding to coastal needs. Over half of Georgia Sea Grant’s funds go directly into scientific research on Georgia’s coastal resources. The remainder funds the organization’s communications, education, outreach, and administrative activities.

Georgia Sea Grant is part of the National Sea Grant College Program, a network made up of 30 programs located in each of the coastal and Great Lakes states.