Louisiana Sea Grant

10/16/2026

Next up on Meet the Louisiana Sea Grant Team: Folasade Elesho, Oyster Hatchery Manager
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10/15/2026

Please join us at the Henning SEED Center on October 26th, 2026 at 11:00 AM, for our next workshop to discuss and learn about ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) in Louisiana. We will go over what OCA is, how it affects the environment and our economy, and what sorts of solutions and adaptations have been successful for others. Lunch will be provided and participant stipends of $100 (up to 30 people) will be available.

To find out more about this project, visit here:

https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/funded-projects/assessing-ocean-and-coastal-acidification-resilience-in-louisiana/

If you plan to attend you can RSVP here:
https://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5gMaThYgWsImWrA

10/15/2026

Louisiana Sea Grant is accepting applications for its 2026 Graduate Research Scholars program!

The coastal immersion program provides Louisiana graduate students conducting research in the coastal zone with science communication training and community engagement opportunities. Scholars will participate in a weeklong field experience exploring coastal communities’ needs and the importance of responsive, integrated research.

Lodging, meals, transportation and activities during the retreat are provided at no cost to participants.

📅 Program dates: Dec. 13–17, 2026
📌 Eligibility: Louisiana graduate students conducting research in the coastal zone
👥 Space is limited to 15 students.
📝 Application deadline: Nov. 6, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.laseagrant.org/outreach/ladia/scholars/

10/14/2026

Annalise Velazquez has joined Louisiana Sea Grant as an AmeriCorps education and outreach volunteer.

Originally from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Velazquez earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and economics from Bucknell University.

She is looking forward to working with students and helping create educational events and activities.

Read more: https://www.laseagrant.org/2026/velazquez-joins-lsg/

10/13/2026

Wood Oglesby has moved into a new role with Louisiana Sea Grant as the marine extension agent for St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes.

Oglesby joined LSG in 2019 and has worked in oyster hatchery management and aquaculture outreach. In his new role, he will connect with communities and support local coastal and fisheries priorities.

Congratulations, Wood, on your new role!

Read more: https://www.laseagrant.org/2026/oglesby-new-role/

10/12/2026

Two years as an Ocean Guardian School!

We recently visited Ecole Pointe-Au-Chien in Montegut, Louisiana, to celebrate their second official year as Ocean Guardians. Their continued commitment to learning about, protecting, and caring for our coastal environment is something worth celebrating!

Here’s to another year of coastal stewardship, hands-on learning, and growing the next generation of Ocean Guardians.

10/12/2026

Next up on Meet the Team (corrected)!
Rikki-Lynne Lail, Grants Manager!

🗓️ 9 Months
👥 Favorite Part: The People
🎭 Fun Fact: She was a Mardi Gras queen for the Krewe of Karencro.

10/12/2026

Louisiana Sea Grant boasts the oldest Sea Grant legal program in the country, established in 1970 – two years after LSG was created. Its goal is to answer legal questions related to coastal and oceanic issues for state and local government agencies and the Louisiana public. Legal interns and externs – current law students – are integral to the program. Some of the 2014 interns discussed the hands-on experience they gained in the interview below. 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the National Sea Grant College Program.

The SGLPP is a great opportunity for law students to gain hands-on ...

10/09/2026

Louisiana Sea Grant is excited to share the entries in the Adult, 3-Dimensional category of our Strategic Plan Art Competition!

Take a look through the album and like your favorite entry. In two weeks, the entry with the most “Likes” will be named our Fan Favorite!

10/09/2026

Louisiana Sea Grant is excited to share the entries in the Adult, 2-Dimensional category of our Strategic Plan Art Competition!

Take a look through the album and like your favorite entry. In two weeks, the entry with the most “Likes” will be named our Fan Favorite!