What we do
We tailor our efforts to match national Sea Grant focus areas:
- Healthy coastal ecosystems
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
- Resilient communities and economies
- Environmental literacy and workforce development
Research, education, and outreach
Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) is committed to research, education, and outreach through partnerships with people and organizations to foster healthy Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies. We envision healthy, sustainable, and accessible Great Lakes ecosystems and communities that depend upon them.
We fund research projects, graduate fellowships, and undergraduate internships that investigate challenges affecting coastal ecosystems and communities. We bring together regulators, scientists, knowledge holders, policymakers, and community members to develop science-based solutions to environmental issues. We also help K-12 students and educators connect with the Great Lakes through classroom activities, workshops, lectures, camps, and field trips.
Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Michigan State University Extension supports efforts to carry out Michigan Sea Grant programs throughout the state. Michigan Sea Grant’s Extension educators help apply research, conduct educational activities, and unite stakeholder groups in communities across Michigan’s coasts. They share scientific knowledge with decision-makers, public officials, community leaders, businesses, and industries. Read about our educators’ latest projects in the Newsroom or our Upwellings newsletter.
Partnerships
Michigan Sea Grant is proud to work with a host of excellent partners at federal, state, local, and individual levels. Their hard work and dedication are essential to realizing our vision of a healthy and sustainable future for the Great Lakes.
Michigan Sea Grant functions as an impartial convener of important conversations, bringing information and diverse groups of stakeholders to the table to discuss shared challenges and opportunities. Because of the complexity of issues that surround coastal resources, stakeholders sometimes disagree. We work to bring these groups together to find common ground. We listen, learn, and incorporate what we’ve heard into our ongoing research and outreach efforts.
We also routinely seek input and feedback from external advisors. We are grateful for the leadership and guidance of our formal advisory committee, which helps shape our strategic plans, research priorities, and program directions. We also assemble formal and informal advisory groups for specific programs, project needs, or issues.
