Through innovative research, education, outreach and technology transfer, MIT Sea Grant promotes sustainable development and rigorous stewardship of our marine and coastal resources. We are part of the National Sea Grant College Program, a network of 32 programs funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Current areas of research include underwater communications, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal management, and marine biotechnology. The program is also home to the Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Laboratory, which has been revolutionary in the development and testing of state-of-the-art, low-cost AUVs since its start in 1990. Education and outreach are also integral components of all our projects.
MIT departments principally involved in Sea Grant research include Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Nuclear Science and Engineering. Graduate and undergraduate students participate in most Sea Grant research projects, and support is available for UROP projects.
Sea Grant also sponsors symposia and workshops, publishes reports, and works with local governments, businesses, and organizations to transfer both technology and information to a wide range of audiences.
For more information about MIT Sea Grant, contact the director, Professor Chryssostomos Chryssostomidis, Room E38-300, 617-253-7042.