Louisiana Sea Grant

Applications are open for the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship 🌊This paid, one year program places graduate students in Washington, D.C. to gain hands on experience turning science into policy. Deadline: June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT Apply: tinyurl.com/5n9yreky

🎣 Happening Today! Join the LSU AgCenter Recreational Fish Pond Seminar this evening to learn about stocking, water quality, aquatic vegetation, and pond management from aquaculture experts. 📅 Today, May 19 ⏰ 5:30 p.m. 📍 Atlas Feed Mill, Breaux Bridge Walk-ins welcome!

We’re hiring! 🌊Louisiana Sea Grant is seeking an Area Agent (Assistant/Associate/Full) in St. Mary Parish. Support fisheries, wetlands, and coastal communities through Extension work. Apply: tinyurl.com/5btxrvkj #NowHiring #LouisianaJobs #CoastalCareers

Sorting shrimp just got a whole lot smarter! This shrimp grader helps quickly and efficiently separate shrimp by size—saving time, improving consistency, and supporting better operations on the water and beyond. See how it works and learn more: tinyurl.com/w56pa5pf

Applications are open for the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship 🌊 This paid, one year program places graduate students in Washington, D.C. to gain hands on experience turning science into policy. Deadline: June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT Apply: tinyurl.com/5n9yreky

📅 Deadline: April 8 Louisiana Space Grant & Sea Grant’s GIRAF Fellowship is now accepting proposals from grad students. Supports interdisciplinary research using NASA & NOAA data to address coastal, wetland, watershed & aquaculture challenges. Apply: laspace.lsu.edu/giraf/

Gulf Coast innovation at work. 🦐 The Kerian Speed Sizer sorts 3,400 lbs. of shrimp/hour — cutting days of labor down to hours. Built with Louisiana Sea Grant & LSU AgCenter support. More affordable inshore units coming soon. Learn more🔗tinyurl.com/w56pa5pf

How did Louisiana's coastal restoration story begin? Sea Grant Scholars Don Davis & Earl Melancon break it all down on @WYESTV podcast — history, scope, and the coast we're fighting to save. 🎧 Listen now → tinyurl.com/yh6sxeh8 #LASeaGrant #Coastline #PBS

We’re hiring! 🌊 Louisiana Sea Grant is seeking an Area Agent (Assistant/Associate/Full) in St. Mary Parish. Support fisheries, wetlands, and coastal communities through Extension work. Apply: tinyurl.com/5btxrvkj #NowHiring #LouisianaJobs #CoastalCareers

🦪 LA Sea Grant Scholar Earl Melancon dives deep into oysters on The Southern Naturalist podcast! Part 1 – Form & Function: open.spotify.com/episode/7a5CRm… Part 2 – Culture, Harvesting & What's Next: open.spotify.com/episode/2oI5Fj…

Applications are open for the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship 🌊 This paid, one year program places graduate students in Washington, D.C. to gain hands on experience turning science into policy. Deadline: June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT Apply: tinyurl.com/5n9yreky

Thinking about a career in aquaculture? 🐟 Our paid Aquaculture Internship Program is now accepting applications. Earn $20/hour while gaining hands-on experience. Requirements: GED or higher + interest in rural environments. Apply now: laseagrant.org/outreach/aquac…

Louisiana Sea Grant supported research shows that unconfined marsh areas have stronger restoration outcomes, offering important guidance for future coastal projects. Sea Grant-supported science is helping restore and protect Louisiana’s coast. Learn more laseagrant.org/2025/marsh-des….

The Sidlauskas Lab at Tulane University is recruiting a master’s student for a 3-year study of fish ecology in Lake Pontchartrain with the Rieucau Lab at LUMCON. Stipend + tuition included. Send CV, cover letter and 3 references to bsidlauskas@tulane.edu.

Graduate students: Louisiana Space Grant and Sea Grant are accepting interdisciplinary proposals for the GIRAF Fellowship. Research uses NASA and NOAA data to address high-priority coastal and environmental challenges. 🔗 laspace.lsu.edu/giraf/

On land and in the water, #aquaculture can help meet rising demands for #seafood and boost local economies. 🦪🐟 🌿 Learn how #SeaGrant helps bring farm-fresh U.S. seafood to consumers’ plates and ensure a healthy future for our waters: seagrant.noaa.gov/5-ways-aquacul…

Interested in a career in aquaculture? 🦐 Our aquaculture internship program is now accepting applications. Earn $20/hour while gaining hands-on training. Requirements: • GED or higher • Interest in working in rural environments Learn more and apply: laseagrant.org/outreach/aquac…

📣 Friends of Louisiana Sea Grant: take 1 minute to show lawmakers in D.C. why Sea Grant matters to Louisiana. Sign this letter to our congressional delegation and support coastal science, resilient communities & continued funding. 👉tinyurl.com/laseagrnt

Graduate students: Louisiana Space Grant and Sea Grant are accepting interdisciplinary proposals for the GIRAF Fellowship. Research uses NASA and NOAA data to address high-priority coastal and environmental challenges. 🔗 laspace.lsu.edu/giraf/

Researchers at Louisiana Sea Grant @LSU developed an AI powered tool that counts juvenile oysters 90 to 94 percent accurately faster than hand counts. Farmer friendly and open source it helps hatcheries manage inventory and production. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycx6ms9s