The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant is an affiliation of colleges, universities and other groups dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of New Jersey’s marine and coastal environment. NJMSC/NJSG meets its mission through its innovative research, education and extension programs.

The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC) was founded in 1969 as a cooperative center for the study of marine and environmental science. Today, it is one of the largest alliances of its kind in the United States, boasting a membership of nearly two dozen colleges and universities.

Since 1976, the organization has contributed leading research in the field of marine and environmental science through management of the New Jersey Sea Grant Program (NJSG), part of a national effort that funds competitive research focusing on specific priority areas. In recognition of its academic and scientific achievements, NJMSC/NJSG was awarded Sea Grant College status in 1989.

NJMSC/NJSG Education and Outreach Programs provide equal opportunity for all New Jersey students and citizens to learn about the marine environment. Curricula range from Pre-K through graduate level studies. Nearly 30,000 participants--students, their families, teachers, Scouts and the general public--take part annually in NJMSC/NJSG Education Programs and special events.

For nearly 40 years, NJMSC/NJSG has served the state and the region by developing programs designed to resolve coastal issues, develop marine technology, formulate science–based policy, and improve science literacy among its citizens.

Learn more about NJMSC/NJSG by reading our 2009 Annual Report or reviewing our 2009-2013 Strategic Plan.