Sea Grant is a state and federally-funded program providing science-based information to people making and influencing decisions for the wise development, management and use of our coastal resources - now and in the future.

 The program is based on a partnership between the nation's universities and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)that began in 1966, when the U.S. Congress passed the National Sea Grant College Program Act.

 Sea Grant Extension serves as the link between the marine community and the University of California to help citizens and clientele groups solve problems related to marine resources. Through informal education programs and day-to-day contact, extension staff are able to assist individuals and groups in making informed decisions about the use, development, and conservation of those resources. Extension's efforts are focused on three major areas: commercial fisheries and aquaculture, coastal resource development, and marine science education.

 Our Extension office is part of the network of Cooperative Extension offices throughout California with sponsership of the University of California and participating County governments. The San Diego office of Sea Grant Extension is located at 5555 Overland Ave., Bldg. 4, San Diego, CA 92123.