University of Southern California Sea Grant

University of Southern California Sea Grant

06/04/2026

We are excited to announce the release of the "California Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy Accomplishments Report: January 2018 – August 2025," which shares important new insights into California’s progress in reducing ocean litter.

Created in partnership with the California Ocean Protection Council, USC Sea Grant, California Sea Grant, and NOAA's Marine Debris Program, the report highlights the collaborative efforts of California agencies and stakeholders to reduce ocean litter and plastic pollution from source to sea, as outlined in the 2018 California Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy.

Check out the report below to learn more!

USC Sea Grant and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles are excited to announce a new partnership! Our programs are joining...
04/30/2026

USC Sea Grant and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles are excited to announce a new partnership! Our programs are joining forces to drive innovation, expand workforce opportunities, and strengthen our coastal communities at the intersection of ports, marine transportation, and the blue economy.

Based at the nation’s busiest port complexes, this new collaboration merges research, training, and outreach to connect science and industry and build a more resilient and sustainable coastal economy for Los Angeles and California.

Read more about our new partnership at our joint press release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260430269516/en/AltaSea-USC-Sea-Grant-Join-Forces-to-Shape-the-Future-of-Ports-and-Marine-Transportation

Happy Earth Day from USC Sea Grant!🌎
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from USC Sea Grant!🌎

USC Sea Grant is excited to announce a new educational children’s book about the world of shipping and transportation! F...
03/25/2026

USC Sea Grant is excited to announce a new educational children’s book about the world of shipping and transportation! Follow Connie and Connor, two shipping container friends, as they journey across the world on an exciting adventure.

Readers will meet ocean wildlife, visit ports, and encounter cranes, trucks, and trains, as they discover how sports gear travels around the world to their doorstep. With vibrant watercolor illustrations and interactive storytelling, this book helps explain the complex movement of goods in an engaging and fun way.

Get your copy today! https://dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/boats-cranes-trucks-and-trains/

The 2027 Knauss Fellowship application is now open! This one-year paid fellowship for graduate students provides a uniqu...
03/17/2026

The 2027 Knauss Fellowship application is now open! This one-year paid fellowship for graduate students provides a unique educational and professional experience to work on coastal, marine, and Great Lakes science and policy-related issues in Washington, D.C.

🗓️Applications are due to USC Sea Grant by June 3, 2026.
💬 Have questions? Join our Virtual Office Hour on April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT.

To learn more and apply through USC Sea Grant, visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship/

USC Sea Grant celebrates the retirement of Ruth Dudas, our extraordinary Contracts and Grants Coordinator for 23 years. ...
02/04/2026

USC Sea Grant celebrates the retirement of Ruth Dudas, our extraordinary Contracts and Grants Coordinator for 23 years. Ruth held a unique position at the heart of our program, and her exceptional guidance, dedication, and expertise shaped every project, initiative, and partnership.

Read more about Ruth’s invaluable contributions and the lasting impact she made on USC Sea Grant: https://dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/2026/01/29/at-the-heart-of-usc-sea-grant/

Sending waves of cheer this holiday season, from all of us at USC Sea Grant!
12/23/2025

Sending waves of cheer this holiday season, from all of us at USC Sea Grant!

This month, we send a warm farewell to Executive Director Phyllis Grifman as she begins a new chapter after 38 years of ...
12/22/2025

This month, we send a warm farewell to Executive Director Phyllis Grifman as she begins a new chapter after 38 years of dedicated service to the Sea Grant mission.

With respect and gratitude (and a touch of pirate-laced humor), we celebrate her outstanding contributions to USC Sea Grant, the national Sea Grant network, and California’s coast and ocean: https://dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/2025/12/16/not-all-treasures-silver-and-gold-mate/

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