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Purpose: Rhode Island Sea Grant's mission is to improve understanding and just and sustainable use and management of Rhode Island's coastal and marine ecosystems to achieve its vision for vibrant and resilient coastal communities, economies, and environments that are supported by a diverse, engaged, and informed public and decision-makers.

To serve the needs of all individuals, groups, and organizations associated with coastal and ocean issues in the state, Rhode Island Sea Grant is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and access across all its programs.

Activities: Research, extension, communications, community engagement, legal, and workforce development programs work together to harness the power of science, as well as local and traditional knowledge, to improve resource use management and quality of life in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Sea Grant funds scientific, policy, legal, and technical research in areas where further knowledge is needed for improved use and management of coastal and ocean resources. Rhode Island Sea Grant brings the best science to bear on community-based solutions for pressing economic, environmental, and social issues tied to coastal and ocean resources.

Rhode Island Sea Grant communicates stories that contextualize coastal and ocean issues to enhance understanding of the implications of marine science and policy and translates Sea Grant research and outreach results in a way that is accurate, understandable, and meaningful.

Rhode Island Sea Grant works to reduce and eventually eliminate barriers within the organization and externally in relations with partners and other community members to achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility goals. Rhode Island Sea Grant provides non-advocacy research on ocean and coastal law and policy issues to a variety of coastal constituents. Rhode Island Sea Grant works to proactively recruit, retain, advance, and train a diverse workforce serving coastal communities.

Outcomes: Researchers work closely with Sea Grant staff and partners so that the best available science, policy, legal, and technical information, as well as local and traditional knowledge, informs coastal and ocean use and management. RI Sea Grant will support a more environmentally literate public that can participate in lifelong learning opportunities related to oceans and coasts.

RI Sea Grant will contribute to a more diverse, skilled, and environmentally literate workforce supporting ocean and coastal communities and businesses. Leaders in the state of Rhode Island will make decisions based on the best science, knowledge, and tools available, while a more diverse public participates in local and regional discussions for coastal and ocean use and management. The RI Sea Grant program will have a stronger and more diverse network of partners throughout the state.

Beneficiaries: Rhode Island Dept. Environmental Management and Rhode Coastal Resources Management Council will be two major beneficiaries of RI Sea Grant assistance. All coastal municipalities in Rhode Island and the RI aquaculture and wild harvest fin and shellfish industries are also major beneficiaries of RI Sea Grant assistance through direct technical assistance and intervention as well as in-person and online training activities.

Other beneficiaries will be local and state nongovernmental organizations, for example Rhode Island Saltwater Angler's Association, Save the Bay, Eating with the Ecosystem, and other groups that engage and become engaged in RI Sea Grant events and activities.

Subrecipient Activities: Boston University, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are entities that will undertake research and extension activities for Rhode Island Sea Grant.

University Of Rhode Island

TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MAJOR UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TO SUPPORT MARINE ADVISORY SERVICES. SOME INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS IN THESE SAME AREAS ALSO RECEIVE FUNDING.

11.417 - Sea Grant Support

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]

Kingston, Rhode Island 02881 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-24794

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 430% from $1,490,255 to $7,893,619.