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   

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