University-based. Maine Sea Grant is based at the University of Maine and sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the State of Maine. The University of Maine has been a designated Sea Grant College since 1980. Learn more about our history.

Part of a national network. We are one of 32 NOAA Sea Grant programs throughout the coastal and Great Lakes states. The network is a powerful resource for sharing information and solving problems. Learn more about our network activities.

Focused on Maine’s coastal communities. In partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, members of our Marine Extension Team work on issues of concern to Maine's coastal communities. A 25-member policy advisory committee helps identify stakeholder needs and ensures that our work is relevant to the people of Maine.

A sponsor of scientific research that matters to those who depend on Maine's coastal and marine resources. Learn more about current research projects and funding opportunities.

Developing tomorrow’s marine workforce through formal and informal education programs, fellowships and scholarships.