Florida Sea Grant

Florida Sea Grant University of Florida based program that supports research, education & outreach to conserve coastal resources. Learn more at www.flseagrant.org

Florida Sea Grant is part of the National Sea Grant College Program and based out of The University of Florida. The Sea Grant College Program is a national network of 32 programs dedicated to serving citizens in coastal communities throughout the United States. Administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Sea Grant is the agency's primary university-based program.

The Aylesworth Scholarship has supported USF Ph.D. student, Olivia Blondheim, and her research on oyster and habitat res...
05/29/2026

The Aylesworth Scholarship has supported USF Ph.D. student, Olivia Blondheim, and her research on oyster and habitat restoration. Her efforts are amplified through the citizen scientists whom she trains to build, deploy, and monitor vertical oyster gardens that are helping to restore oyster populations in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Applications are open! 📢 Interested Florida university students pursuing a marine science degree must apply using this link by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 11th. https://bit.ly/4nsXEsW

University of South Florida College of Marine Science
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We’re excited to share these 8 opportunities to work with us to improve Florida’s coastal communities & environments. Wh...
05/26/2026

We’re excited to share these 8 opportunities to work with us to improve Florida’s coastal communities & environments. Whether you decide to become one of our many funded students or join our staff full-time, we can’t wait to meet you! 💙

Internships:
1. Undergraduate Summer Intern – This is a PAID opportunity to work on clam breeding & genetics. To apply, send a CV & personal statement to Dr Huiping Yang, [email protected]

2. Undergraduate Summer Intern – This is a PAID opportunity to work on seed production of grasses for living shorelines. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/43uChhz

3. Undergraduate Summer Intern – This is a PAID opportunity to work on Taylor County’s scallop fishery & artificial reef monitoring programs. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/43uChhz

4. Aylesworth Scholarship Award - This opportunity is open to Florida university students conducting research in the marine sciences. Closes 6/11/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4uKbUQv

5. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship - This is a PAID opportunity for graduate/recent grads to spend a year in Washington, D.C., working in the Legislative or Executive branch! Closes 6/3/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/48Vqr3j

Jobs:
1. Interim Associate Director of Research – lead & oversee all aspects of the FSG research program, including managing award processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and federal reporting accuracy, supervising staff, and cultivating partnerships & funding opportunities. Closes 6/4/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4vbfIKI

2. Aquaculture Program Specialist - lead the expansion of our H.A.R.V.E.S.T. aquaculture apprenticeship program in Florida. The individual will organize an advisory board made up of industry associations, assist with recruitment and onboarding of apprentices, and support research and Extension around Florida. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wCpiYz

3. Southwest Regional Boating Coordinator - As part of the Clean Boating Program, this position provides technical assistance to marinas related to Clean Vessel Act grant funds and the Clean Marina Program. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wno7fs

05/22/2026

Planning on hitting the water this Memorial Day weekend? You may be surprised to learn what the state of Florida considers a vessel! Paddleboards? Houseboats? Kayaks? Find out how Florida defines these and more in our latest Legal Currents blog!

Click here to read more! https://bit.ly/4uBB5VB

The Aylesworth Scholarship has supported student research in marine science for 40 YEARS! Thanks to the scholarship, Dr....
05/20/2026

The Aylesworth Scholarship has supported student research in marine science for 40 YEARS! Thanks to the scholarship, Dr. Ashley Reaume was able to advance DNA metabarcoding techniques for plankton & water quality research in coastal waters. 🦠

Applications are now open! 📢 Interested Florida university students pursuing a marine science degree must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 11th. Apply today! https://bit.ly/4nsXEsW

We added an extra dose of Florida Sea Grant-specific opportunities into our Roundup this week! Take a look! 👀 Internshi...
05/18/2026

We added an extra dose of Florida Sea Grant-specific opportunities into our Roundup this week! Take a look! 👀

Internships:
1. FSG is recruiting an undergraduate student for a PAID internship to work on clam breeding & genetics. To apply, send a CV & personal statement to Dr Huiping Yang [email protected]

2. FSG is recruiting Florida university students conducting research in the marine sciences for the Aylesworth Scholarship Award. Closes 6/11/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4uKbUQv

3. FSG is recruiting graduate/recent grads for its Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Get PAID to spend a year in Washington D.C. working in the Legislative or Executive branch! Closes 6/3/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/48Vqr3j

Jobs:
1. FSG is recruiting an Aquaculture Program Specialist to lead the expansion of our H.A.R.V.E.S.T. aquaculture apprenticeship program in Florida. The individual will organize an advisory board made up of industry associations, assist with recruitment and onboarding of apprentices, and support research and Extension around Florida. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wCpiYz

2. FSG is recruiting a SW Regional Boating Coordinator as part of the Clean Boating Program. Provide technical assistance to marinas related to Clean Vessel Act grant funds and the Clean Marina Program. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wno7fs

3. FSG is recruiting a Florida Coral Grant Coordinator located in South FL, to provide comprehensive grant management and coordination alongside DEP for multiple coral programs. Closes 5/25/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Pzqj2Q

4. Louisiana Sea Grant is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent located in St. Mary Parish, focused on fisheries and coastal issues. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wuvXEf

5. The Sea Turtle Research, Rehabilitation and Education Program at the Whitney Laboratory is recruiting a Veterinary Care Technician to assist with veterinary care and comprehensive husbandry duties for stranded/injured sea turtles. Close 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/42D73ob

✨ If you’re an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]

New internships, scholarships, and jobs! Get ‘em while they’re still hot! 🔥 1. FSG is now recruiting Florida university ...
05/11/2026

New internships, scholarships, and jobs! Get ‘em while they’re still hot! 🔥

1. FSG is now recruiting Florida university students conducting research in the marine sciences for the Aylesworth Scholarship Award. Closes 6/11/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4uKbUQv

2. FSG is recruiting graduate/recent grads for its Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Get PAID to spend a year in Washington D.C. working in the Legislative or Executive branch! Closes 6/3/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/48Vqr3j

3. FSG is recruiting a SW Regional Boating Coordinator as part of the Clean Boating Program. Provide technical assistance to marinas related to Clean Vessel Act grant funds and the Clean Marina Program. Closes 6/1/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wno7fs

4. FSG is recruiting a Florida Coral Grant Coordinator located in South FL, to provide comprehensive grant management and coordination alongside DEP for multiple coral programs. Closes 5/25/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Pzqj2Q

5. FWC is recruiting a Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Administrator II located in Tallahassee, FL, to lead marine fisheries development & rulemaking, overseeing fishery programs, guiding regional staff, and engaging stakeholders. Closes 5/20/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4u3i79X

6. The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program is recruiting an Environmental Technician to lead water quality, microbial source tracking, and living shoreline monitoring projects. Apply here: https://bit.ly/42rUvzY

7. FWC is recruiting a Sea Turtle Lighting Biologist located in Tallahassee, FL, to provide expert guidance to minimize lighting impacts on marine turtles. Closes 5/21/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/48Qb7oG

8. The Whitney Laboratory of Marine Bioscience is recruiting an OPS Research Technician in microbiology, cell biology, and neuroscience in the laboratories of Profs. James Strother & Sandra Loesgen located in St. Augustine. Closes 5/15/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3PjmfUd

9. The Whitney Laboratory of Marine Bioscience is recruiting an Executive Assistant to provide operational support to the director by managing scheduling, meetings, communications, events, and visits. Closes 5/20/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4uLikyS

10. Louisiana Sea Grant is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent located in St. Mary Parish, focused on fisheries and coastal issues. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4wuvXEf

✨ If you’re an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]

FSG is basking in all the sunshine and warm connections made at UF/IFAS Florida Cooperative Extension Summit in Clearwat...
05/08/2026

FSG is basking in all the sunshine and warm connections made at UF/IFAS Florida Cooperative Extension Summit in Clearwater, FL. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and shared more about their program. Congratulations to our extension faculty for receiving awards for outstanding community work.

The South Atlantic Release Rodeo is BACK to offer fishermen the chance to win FREE gear by providing information on thei...
05/06/2026

The South Atlantic Release Rodeo is BACK to offer fishermen the chance to win FREE gear by providing information on their released shallow water grouper and red snapper. Visit the link below to read more and create an SAFMC Release account to start earning entries into monthly and grand prize giveaways. Tight lines! 🎣

Project website: https://bit.ly/3Ovin2j

Special thanks to our donor partners!
Haddrell's Point Tackle
Z-Man Fishing Products
SeaQualizer

Cheers to 50 years! 🥳 To celebrate our half-century mark, we're spotlighting the incredible talent across our statewide...
05/01/2026

Cheers to 50 years! 🥳 To celebrate our half-century mark, we're spotlighting the incredible talent across our statewide university network, starting with the University of Miami!

Tune in on May 15 from 12-1 pm to hear from Dr. Daniel Benetti, Dr. John Stieglitz, Ana Zangroniz, & Dr. John Hlavin!

Click here to register! https://bit.ly/4tCZWbh

April is o-fish-ally winding down, but your career could just be heating up! Check out this week’s Job & Internship Roun...
04/27/2026

April is o-fish-ally winding down, but your career could just be heating up! Check out this week’s Job & Internship Roundup!

1. FAU Harbor Branch is recruiting an Outreach Coordinator based in Ft Pierce, FL, to manage public-facing operations, aquarium upkeep, tours, education programs, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Apply here: https://bit.ly/42ydvN0

2. The University of Florida is recruiting an Assistant for its Fishing for Success Program based in Gainesville, FL, to help plan and conduct educational youth programming on fish biology, aquatic invertebrates, and fisheries conservation. Closes 4/27/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4mU7lQQ

3. USINDO is recruiting Forestry & Conservation grad students/recent grads for its PAID Professional Fellows Program this summer in Indonesia. Closes 4/28/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/41XwOPG

4. Oceana is recruiting a Federal Policy Manager based in Washington, DC, to lead Oceana’s policy campaigns to save endangered wildlife, promote responsible fisheries management, and defend conservation laws. Closes 5/11/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4tEkujA

5. Lynker Corporation is recruiting 2 Fisheries Biologists/Lab Techs in Juneau, AK, to support research on commercially important species like salmon, groundfish, and crab. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4cTFGef

6. FWC is recruiting a Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II based in Port Charlotte, FL, to conduct marine surveys and experiments to assess fish populations, manage field equipment and data quality, prep reports, and maintain vessels. Closes 4/28/26. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4u77UJf

7. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is recruiting a Director of Environmental Science based in Naples, FL, to lead a dedicated team of scientists in developing and executing an integrated research agenda that informs policy, engages stakeholders, and advances the Conservancy's mission. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4tMmYMA

✨ If you’re an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]

Since 2005, the Florida Terrapin Project has been engaging citizen scientists to search for and monitor diamondback terr...
04/24/2026

Since 2005, the Florida Terrapin Project has been engaging citizen scientists to search for and monitor diamondback terrapins in the panhandle. The project will soon be expanding to the Big Bend!

While surveying, volunteers keep an eye out for tracks, nests, egg shells, and of course, terrapins. The project operates in conjunction with state and local partners including the USGS and FWC, particularly with satellite tagging and data sharing.

There are 7 subspecies of diamondback terrapins and 5 of them live in Florida. 3 of those 5 are thought to only live in Florida. If you spot a diamondback terrapin, or if you're interested in joining the project, reach out to Rick O'Connor, UF/IFAS FSG agent for Escambia County - [email protected]


All terrapins were handled under FDEP permit # - 01012401 and FWC permit # - LSSC - 17 - 00084E

Address

2306 Mowry Road Bldg 164, P. O. Box 110400
Gainesville, FL
32611

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13523925870

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