New York Sea Grant

What New York Sea Grant does

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is a university-based statewide research, extension, and education program established in 1971 as one of 34 programs in NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program. Operated cooperatively by Cornell University and the State University of New York (SUNY), NYSG is headquartered at Stony Brook University and maintains 14+ offices across New York State spanning marine waters (Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley) and Great Lakes (Buffalo, Rochester, Oswego, Ithaca, Watertown, Wayne County). The organization connects university-based research with the needs of New York's coastal communities, environments, and economies through three integrated functions: funding competitive research, deploying extension specialists for technology transfer, and delivering education programs including K-12 curricula, graduate fellowships, and public engagement. NYSG distributes funding through a grant-based model — to date it has provided $170.5 million across 9,754 projects and supported 732 graduate students since inception.

NYSG's offerings span four focus areas: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture, Resilient Communities & Economies, and Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development. Core products include the NY Coastlines quarterly newsletter, Currents Clips video series, Story Maps digital products, the Plastic Pollution and You K-12 curriculum, the Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder web platform, the Shellfish E-Course, the annual New York Seafood Summit, and Seafood HACCP training. Distribution occurs through direct extension specialist outreach, Cornell Cooperative Extension offices, SUNY campus offices, the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, and bi-state partnerships such as the Long Island Sound Marine Debris Action Plan with Connecticut Sea Grant.

The business model is government and institutional funding-based rather than commercial revenue. NYSG receives primary funding through NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program, with matching support from New York State (via the Environmental Protection Fund administered through NYSDEC) and institutional cost-share from Cornell and SUNY. All services — research outputs, educational resources, curricula, webinars, extension programming — are provided free of charge to stakeholders, including coastal residents, K-12 teachers, researchers, aquaculture and seafood businesses, and government agencies. NYSG does not sell products or charge user fees; its 'revenue' is the annual appropriation of public funds, with recent annual funding signals in the $5M-$15M+ range per disclosed grant cycle.

Name

New York Sea Grant

Legal name

New York Sea Grant

Website

https://nyseagrant.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New York Sea Grant is a NOAA-funded cooperative program of Cornell University and SUNY that delivers coastal research, extension, and education across New York State, serving 20M+ coastal residents, researchers, K-12 educators, and seafood/aquaculture businesses since 1971.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coastal and Great Lakes Research, Extension & Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration (BPAIAAAC), Grantmaking Agencies & Education Program Grants Administration (EDADAHAD), Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International) (EDAIAOAJ)

Keywords

• Coastal research
• Marine extension
• Aquatic education
• Fisheries management
• Sustainable aquaculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Stony Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Funding (NOAA): NYSG receives primary funding through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Sea Grant College Program. This federal funding supports university-based research, outreach, and education services promoting coastal community economic vitality and environmental sustainability.
2. State Funding (NY State): State funding from New York, including the Environmental Protection Fund administered through NYSDEC, and state matching contributions for federal grants. Supports extension programs, marine debris initiatives, and educational curriculum development.
3. SUNY and Cornell University Support: Institutional support from SUNY and Cornell University as the cooperative program partners, providing infrastructure, faculty time, and administrative resources.
4. Grant-Based Research Funding: NYSG distributes approximately $170.5 million to date for university research, education, and outreach projects through competitive grant programs supporting researchers, students, and extension specialists.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

New York Sea Grant is a university-based statewide program that supports coastal and Great Lakes research, extension, and education in New York State. It funds and conducts applied research, delivers outreach and technical assistance to communities, businesses, and agencies, and provides formal and informal education resources including workforce development. The program is operated as a cooperative collaboration between Cornell University and SUNY, headquartered at Stony Brook University, and is part of NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program.

Product overview

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is a university-based statewide program (cooperative program of Cornell University and SUNY) that connects coastal research, outreach, and education with the needs of New York's coastal communities. NYSG operates as a grant-funded research and education organization, not a software product company. Its offerings include: the flagship quarterly NY Coastlines/Currents newsletter; Currents Clips video series and Story Maps for multimedia content; Seafood Science & Technology programs including the annual New York Seafood Summit, Shellfish E-Course, Seafood HACCP training, and Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder online tool; marine debris and plastic pollution education including the 'Plastic Pollution and You' curriculum; and four programmatic focus areas (Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture, Resilient Communities & Economies, and Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development). Funding is provided through NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program, SUNY, and Cornell University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NY Coastlines/Currents: NYSG's flagship quarterly publication covering coastal research, extension and education news

Products and services

• Sea Grant Extension Services Statewide extension services delivered by New York Sea Grant specialists to coastal communities, businesses, and agencies, providing science-based technical assistance, training, and applied research translation.
• Seafood Science & Technology Program Program focused on seafood science, technology, and safety, supporting New York's seafood industry with research, technical assistance, and training.
• Seafood HACCP Training Training program that provides seafood industry participants with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certification and food safety knowledge.
• New York Seafood and Aquaculture Office Hours Scheduled office hours providing direct technical assistance, answering questions, and connecting New York seafood and aquaculture stakeholders with Sea Grant expertise.
• New York Seafood Summit Industry summit convening New York seafood stakeholders to share science, market trends, and best practices for the state's seafood sector.
• Shellfish E-Course Online course providing training on shellfish biology, handling, and aquaculture practices for industry participants and interested learners.
• Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder Resource that helps consumers and businesses locate fresh fish from New York's Great Lakes fisheries.
• Seafood Corner Curated online resource providing seafood information, recipes, and industry guidance for consumers and seafood businesses in New York.
• Seaweed Guides Guides providing identification and use information for seaweed species found in New York coastal and Great Lakes waters.
• Aquatic Invasive Species Program Program dedicated to research, outreach, and management of aquatic invasive species in New York's marine and freshwater environments.
• Marine Debris Program Program addressing marine debris through research, prevention, and removal efforts across New York's coastal and Great Lakes waters.
• Long Island Sound Marine Debris Action Plan Action plan coordinating regional stakeholders to reduce marine debris in the Long Island Sound.
• Plastic Pollution and You Curriculum Formal educational curriculum on plastic pollution designed for teachers and students to build awareness of marine debris issues.
• Microfibers Education Program Education program raising awareness of microfiber pollution from textiles and its impact on aquatic environments.
• Marine Camp Marine education camp offering hands-on learning experiences for youth about marine and Great Lakes environments.
• Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative Multi-institution collaborative supporting Great Lakes aquaculture research, extension, and industry development in New York and the broader region.
• Hard Clam Research Hub Research hub focused on hard clam aquaculture, fisheries science, and industry support in New York.
• NY Coastlines / Currents Newsletter Regular newsletter publication of New York Sea Grant communicating research, events, and resources to subscribers statewide.
• Currents Clips Video Series Video series highlighting New York Sea Grant research, projects, and partner stories for public audiences.
• Story Maps Interactive, geospatial story maps that present New York Sea Grant research and place-based coastal and Great Lakes stories.

Quantifiable outcome

• $170.5 million distributed to university research, education, and outreach projects since 1971
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2023Host institution for NYSG's new Great Lakes Regional Office. Initial focus on water quality research and programming with two Sea Grant-funded water pollution research projects already underway.
• NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2023State funding partner providing Environmental Protection Fund support. Collaborative partner on NY Ocean Action Plan and marine debris initiatives including $5.2M+ federal funding award for waterway pollution reduction.
• Connecticut Sea GrantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2022Co-lead partner on Long Island Sound Marine Debris Action Plan developed through two-year collaborative process. Jointly coordinated bi-state marine debris reduction strategy with nearly four dozen partner organizations.
• EPA Long Island Sound StudymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2022Cooperative partnership providing framework for marine debris action plan development. Active participants include NOAA Marine Debris Program coordinators sharing insights from similar regional efforts.
• EPA Long Island Sound StudymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2022Bi-state cooperative partnership of state and federal agencies working on estuary protection. NYSG collaborates with LISS on marine debris campaigns, education initiatives, and Long Island Sound research coordination.
• NY State Department of Agriculture and MarketsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2022State agency partner participating in Seafood and Aquaculture Office Hours series. Provides updates on seafood and aquaculture related efforts and funding opportunities through Division of Agricultural Development.
• Suffolk County Legislator Sarah AnkerminorOthers · 27 April 2022Local government partner who sponsored Suffolk County Resolution 450-2018 to create marine debris curriculum. Supports environmental legislation including plastic bag bans and microbead restrictions.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Marine Program partner coordinating seafood incentive programs, aquaculture initiatives, and shellfish farming education. Collaborated on $200K NOAA project to enhance market for NY farmed and fished seafood.
• Great Lakes Sea Grant NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Regional network of Sea Grant programs supporting Great Lakes aquaculture through Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative, Fresh Fish Finder platform, and shared educational resources.
• Rochester Institute of Technology Research TeammajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2020Interdisciplinary team led by Associate Professor Christy Tyler studying microplastic pollution in Lake Ontario. Funded through NOAA Sea Grant College Program with co-PIs from multiple RIT departments.
• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Cooperative program partner providing institutional support, faculty research time, and extension services through Cornell Cooperative Extension network spanning offices across NY State including Nassau County, NYC, Bronx, Westchester, and Ulster County.
• SUNY (State University of New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Cooperative program partner including Stony Brook University (headquarters), SUNY Oswego, SUNY Buffalo, and other institutions hosting NYSG offices and providing research infrastructure.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornell Cooperative Extension: Parent extension network through which NYSG distributes programming statewide. Operates a much broader portfolio across agriculture, 4-H, nutrition, and community development but uses the same county-based delivery model that NYSG leverages.
• NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research: Federal parent/funder for NYSG's parent program (National Sea Grant College Program). Operates the broader research enterprise that NYSG plugs into as a university-based extension and grantmaking arm.

Direct peers

• MIT Sea Grant: A fellow NOAA Sea Grant program with comparable research, extension, and education functions, but operating in Massachusetts. Highly comparable in program structure, federal funding model, and coastal mission.
• Great Lakes Sea Grant Network: Network of Great Lakes-focused Sea Grant programs with which NYSG co-operates the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative and Fresh Fish Finder platform. Highly comparable peer for NYSG's Great Lakes programming.
• New Jersey Sea Grant: Adjacent-state peer Sea Grant program with overlapping coastal/marine priorities in the Mid-Atlantic region. Shares the Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant Regional Conference with NYSG and serves a comparable coastal stakeholder mix.
• Connecticut Sea Grant: Direct peer operating under the same NOAA Sea Grant College Program with a parallel mission of coastal research, extension, and education. Co-leads the Long Island Sound Marine Debris Action Plan with NYSG, making it the most comparable peer in geography and program design.

Regional players

• EPA Long Island Sound Study: Bi-state EPA-led cooperative covering the same Long Island Sound geography where NYSG is a core implementing partner for marine debris, water quality, and habitat initiatives.

Others

• Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences: Houses NYSG's headquarters at Stony Brook University and serves as the marine research infrastructure backbone. An institutional host/partner rather than a peer, but enables NYSG's research and graduate programs.

Emerging players

• Nature Conservancy (New York Chapter): Receives NYSDEC-NYSG co-funded ocean research grants and operates in overlapping coastal conservation themes. Comparable as a NY-focused conservation actor but not a federal extension program.
• Rochester Institute of Technology (Water Research): Hosts NYSG's new Great Lakes Regional Office and conducts funded microplastics research in Lake Ontario. A research-side peer with growing overlap in NYSG-funded water quality programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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