The University of Maine is a designated Sea Grant College. We are one of 33 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.

We are 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.

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

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