Maryland Sea Grant
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We’re a partnership with NOAA and administered by UMCES, funding #research, #education, & #outreach throughout the state of #Maryland. RTs ≠ endorsements.
Website: mdsg.umd.edu
Chesapeake Quarterly magazine: chesapeakequarterly.net
Website: mdsg.umd.edu
Chesapeake Quarterly magazine: chesapeakequarterly.net
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From raising fish to studying salamanders, hands-on lessons are transforming the way Maryland students practice science in the classroom. Find out more in our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly magazine. → www.chesapeakequarterly.net
Ahead of #IntlDayofEducation, check out this NOAA Fisheries story on how #aquaculture education connects communities to sustainable seafood—one classroom, kitchen, and podcast at a time. The post highlights our new aquaculture startup guide for teachers >> https://loom.ly/-Rvb7is
Part 2—A Little Goes a Long Way: How Small Programs Are Educating Communities About Farmed Seafood
Community-driven aquaculture education programs are connecting communities to sustainable seafood—one classroom, kitchen, and podcast at a time.
www.fisheries.noaa.gov
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Ahead of #IntlDayofEducation, check out this NOAA Fisheries story on how #aquaculture education connects communities to sustainable seafood—one classroom, kitchen, and podcast at a time. The post highlights our new aquaculture startup guide for teachers >> https://loom.ly/-Rvb7is
Knauss fellow Abdulmajid Alrefaie was surprised to find so many parallels between his time as a molecular biologist and his work on Capitol Hill. Read about Abdulmajid's journey from lab bench to lawmaking in his new blog post >> https://loom.ly/uIFqx6A
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Knauss fellow Abdulmajid Alrefaie was surprised to find so many parallels between his time as a molecular biologist and his work on Capitol Hill. Read about Abdulmajid's journey from lab bench to lawmaking in his new blog post >> https://loom.ly/uIFqx6A
Celebrate #MuseumSelfieDay with a visit to one of #Maryland's many maritime museums! Located throughout the state, these museums celebrate the history, ecology, and culture of the #ChesapeakeBay. Learn more and find a museum near you: https://loom.ly/sVMGA-E
Maryland's Maritime Museums
Get an insider’s look at the life of a waterman, and learn about other people who worked the laborious seafood packing industry at Maryland’s maritime museums.
www.visitmaryland.org
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Celebrate #MuseumSelfieDay with a visit to one of #Maryland's many maritime museums! Located throughout the state, these museums celebrate the history, ecology, and culture of the #ChesapeakeBay. Learn more and find a museum near you: https://loom.ly/sVMGA-E
Looking for a meaningful way to give back on Martin Luther King Jr. National #DayOfService? 🌎💙 From river cleanups and invasive fish removal to monitoring bay grasses, volunteers make a difference across the #ChesapeakeBay. Find an activity that's right for you: https://loom.ly/9tjDqug
Volunteers are what makes the Bay great
From state-wide river cleanups to invasive fish removals, the Chesapeake is full of exciting volunteer events
www.chesapeakebay.net
January 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Looking for a meaningful way to give back on Martin Luther King Jr. National #DayOfService? 🌎💙 From river cleanups and invasive fish removal to monitoring bay grasses, volunteers make a difference across the #ChesapeakeBay. Find an activity that's right for you: https://loom.ly/9tjDqug
Join us Jan. 21 for the next Relational Stewardship Speaker Series: Agroforestry - Ecological Mutual Aid and Food Sovereignty. Explore how Traditional Knowledge and modern science can work together, while honoring Indigenous communities who shaped and sustain these practices: https://loom.ly/z1HNELY
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Join us Jan. 21 for the next Relational Stewardship Speaker Series: Agroforestry - Ecological Mutual Aid and Food Sovereignty. Explore how Traditional Knowledge and modern science can work together, while honoring Indigenous communities who shaped and sustain these practices: https://loom.ly/z1HNELY
Come see us at the Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo this weekend in Ocean City! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
Maryland Watermen's Association
East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo
www.marylandwatermen.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Come see us at the Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo this weekend in Ocean City! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
Looking to add native plants to your backyard? 🌱 The Maryland Native Plant Guide for the Piedmont Region, from University of Maryland Extension, is here. Inside: 300+ native plants, site-specific plant lists, invasive species guidance, climate-smart tips, and more >> https://loom.ly/tqzn2-E
Maryland Native Plant Guide: Piedmont Region
University of Maryland Extension
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January 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Looking to add native plants to your backyard? 🌱 The Maryland Native Plant Guide for the Piedmont Region, from University of Maryland Extension, is here. Inside: 300+ native plants, site-specific plant lists, invasive species guidance, climate-smart tips, and more >> https://loom.ly/tqzn2-E
On a cold night in March 2024, a team of Smithsonian researchers set out to unearth salamander secrets. Could the clue to the spotted salamander’s resistance to a deadly fungal disease reside in its skin microbiome or mucus secretions? Read more on our blog >> https://loom.ly/ahDD6Sk
Scientists Investigate a Salamander’s Defense Against Deadly Fungal Disease
On a cold night in March 2024, a team of Smithsonian researchers set out to unearth salamander secrets.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
On a cold night in March 2024, a team of Smithsonian researchers set out to unearth salamander secrets. Could the clue to the spotted salamander’s resistance to a deadly fungal disease reside in its skin microbiome or mucus secretions? Read more on our blog >> https://loom.ly/ahDD6Sk
Red-winged blackbirds live in the #ChesapeakeBay region year round. Males have glossy black feathers and red shoulder patches, edged in yellow. In winter, these #birds trade their diet of bugs, snails, and worms for plants and seeds. Come spring, females build woven nests among tall, sturdy grasses.
January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Red-winged blackbirds live in the #ChesapeakeBay region year round. Males have glossy black feathers and red shoulder patches, edged in yellow. In winter, these #birds trade their diet of bugs, snails, and worms for plants and seeds. Come spring, females build woven nests among tall, sturdy grasses.
Our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly magazine features a special illustration about how aquaculture can be used in classrooms. Read about our Aquaculture in Action program and download your free copy of the poster at chesapeakequarterly.net/
January 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly magazine features a special illustration about how aquaculture can be used in classrooms. Read about our Aquaculture in Action program and download your free copy of the poster at chesapeakequarterly.net/
Maryland weather can be a challenge to forecast. Geography is a big reason why. From mountains to coastal areas influenced by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, snowfall varies across the state. NOAA predicts a “warmer than usual” winter thanks to La Niña. Marylanders will have to wait and see!
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Maryland weather can be a challenge to forecast. Geography is a big reason why. From mountains to coastal areas influenced by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, snowfall varies across the state. NOAA predicts a “warmer than usual” winter thanks to La Niña. Marylanders will have to wait and see!
Reminder! The Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo returns to Ocean City on Jan. 16-18! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join educational seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
January 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Reminder! The Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo returns to Ocean City on Jan. 16-18! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join educational seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
Looking for a spring/summer internship? Check out the oyster hatchery internship at @UMCES' Horn Point Laboratory. 🦪 It's a hands-on chance to learn oyster culture, support Bay restoration, and work outdoors with a great team. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/NJDb7N8
January 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Looking for a spring/summer internship? Check out the oyster hatchery internship at @UMCES' Horn Point Laboratory. 🦪 It's a hands-on chance to learn oyster culture, support Bay restoration, and work outdoors with a great team. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/NJDb7N8
Happy New Year from Maryland Sea Grant! We welcome 2026 while reflecting on the successes, challenges, and phenomenal partners and constituents the past year brought. Thank you for being part of our work in 2025.
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Happy New Year from Maryland Sea Grant! We welcome 2026 while reflecting on the successes, challenges, and phenomenal partners and constituents the past year brought. Thank you for being part of our work in 2025.
Join us in congratulating J. Adam Frederick, Maryland Sea Grant's assistant director for education, for 30 years of service! Adam brings vast experience, fresh ideas, and a sense of fun to every project. Read about some of the programs Adam has built at chesapeakequarterly.net.
December 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Join us in congratulating J. Adam Frederick, Maryland Sea Grant's assistant director for education, for 30 years of service! Adam brings vast experience, fresh ideas, and a sense of fun to every project. Read about some of the programs Adam has built at chesapeakequarterly.net.
Hands-on #science equips students with knowledge and practical skills. Find out how an #aquaculture program has been building scientific understanding and curiosity in #Maryland students for 30 years. Read our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly → https://arcg.is/zmfnq2
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hands-on #science equips students with knowledge and practical skills. Find out how an #aquaculture program has been building scientific understanding and curiosity in #Maryland students for 30 years. Read our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly → https://arcg.is/zmfnq2
As we look back on a year of milestones, one highlight stands out: celebrating 100 years of science at @UMCES! Over the past century, UMCES has become a global leader for environmental science. Relive the history. Find "Predictive Ecology" in our bookstore: https://loom.ly/MzHzftA
#BestOfSeaGrant
#BestOfSeaGrant
December 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As we look back on a year of milestones, one highlight stands out: celebrating 100 years of science at @UMCES! Over the past century, UMCES has become a global leader for environmental science. Relive the history. Find "Predictive Ecology" in our bookstore: https://loom.ly/MzHzftA
#BestOfSeaGrant
#BestOfSeaGrant
We had a lot to celebrate this year, including a new summer research internship for undergrads and our first-ever science illustration intern! Both were made possible by support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. Here’s to more learning in the new year! #BestOfSeaGrant
December 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We had a lot to celebrate this year, including a new summer research internship for undergrads and our first-ever science illustration intern! Both were made possible by support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. Here’s to more learning in the new year! #BestOfSeaGrant
Thousands of Atlantic salmon “swam” into #Maryland classrooms this year! Our #AquacultureInAction program brought more than 2,000 salmon to five high schools in Carroll and Howard counties. For 30 years, the program has taught interdisciplinary science through project-based learning. #BestOfSeaGrant
December 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Thousands of Atlantic salmon “swam” into #Maryland classrooms this year! Our #AquacultureInAction program brought more than 2,000 salmon to five high schools in Carroll and Howard counties. For 30 years, the program has taught interdisciplinary science through project-based learning. #BestOfSeaGrant
Baltimore City teens spent the summer getting hands-on experience with aquaponics and sustainable food systems. They gained skills, confidence, and a fresh perspective on how food, water, and community are connected. Read more in Chesapeake Quarterly → https://arcg.is/1aTbyi
December 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Baltimore City teens spent the summer getting hands-on experience with aquaponics and sustainable food systems. They gained skills, confidence, and a fresh perspective on how food, water, and community are connected. Read more in Chesapeake Quarterly → https://arcg.is/1aTbyi
Our competitive research fellowship is a two-year program open to Maryland and DC students working toward a graduate or professional degree with research relevant to our mission and focused on the #ChesapeakeBay or #Maryland coastal bays and watersheds. Learn more: https://loom.ly/kRLIzYM
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our competitive research fellowship is a two-year program open to Maryland and DC students working toward a graduate or professional degree with research relevant to our mission and focused on the #ChesapeakeBay or #Maryland coastal bays and watersheds. Learn more: https://loom.ly/kRLIzYM
Happy holidays from Maryland Sea Grant! We're wishing you a warm holiday season and a bright new year. ❄️
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Happy holidays from Maryland Sea Grant! We're wishing you a warm holiday season and a bright new year. ❄️
A labor of environmental literacy love: @UMCES has a prolific history of innovating in K-12 education. Learn how their research drives education for local communities in our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly: https://arcg.is/P05zO0
📸: UMCES’ Horn Point Laboratory
📸: UMCES’ Horn Point Laboratory
December 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A labor of environmental literacy love: @UMCES has a prolific history of innovating in K-12 education. Learn how their research drives education for local communities in our latest issue of Chesapeake Quarterly: https://arcg.is/P05zO0
📸: UMCES’ Horn Point Laboratory
📸: UMCES’ Horn Point Laboratory
The Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo returns to Ocean City from Jan. 16-18! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join educational seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Maryland Watermen’s Association's East Coast Commercial Fishermen & Aquaculture Trade Expo returns to Ocean City from Jan. 16-18! Connect with fellow watermen, explore the latest gear and equipment, and join educational seminars on industry trends. Learn more: https://loom.ly/XiGMcGU
Bring the #ChesapeakeBay to life your way with new printable coloring pages designed by our science illustration intern—a marsh full of hidden creatures and a day crabbing on the Bay. Download them here and don't forget to tag us when you share your finished masterpieces! 🎨 https://loom.ly/gvxTh5c
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Bring the #ChesapeakeBay to life your way with new printable coloring pages designed by our science illustration intern—a marsh full of hidden creatures and a day crabbing on the Bay. Download them here and don't forget to tag us when you share your finished masterpieces! 🎨 https://loom.ly/gvxTh5c