New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Our mission: to promote the wise use of New Jerseys marine and coastal resources through research, education, and outreach. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium is an affiliation of colleges, universities, and other groups dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of the Garden States marine and coastal environment. NJSGC meets its mission through innovative research, education, and extension programs. Founded in 1969 as the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, the organization has contributed leading research in the field of marine and environmental science. Since 1976 it has managed the New Jersey Sea Grant Program (NJSG), part of a national effort that funds competitive research focusing on specific priority areas. In recognition of its academic and scientific achievements, the Consortium was awarded Sea Grant College status in 1989 and currently functions as a non-profit. NJSGC provides equal opportunity for all New Jersey students and citizens to learn about the marine e...