Research

Pennsylvania Sea Grant conducts research and supports applied research that addresses environmental issues relevant to the coastal resources of Pennsylvania. Focus areas include research to increase the understanding of aquatic invasive species, protect native and endangered species, enhance fish consumption communication, and improve water quality.

Recent research topics include:

• using bullhead catfish tumors as bioindicators of environmental contaminants;
• determining distribution and control methods for introduced flathead catfish in Delaware Estuary tributaries;
• evaluating outreach methods to improve fish consumption education;
• investigating causes of avian botulism along Pennsylvania 's Lake Erie shoreline;
• examining sediment contamination in Lake Erie's Presque Isle Bay and identifying sources of contamination.

Pennsylvania Sea Grant also supports applied research through its participation in the Regional Science Consortium (RSC) at Erie's Tom Ridge Environmental Center. The RSC provides centralized facilities and equipment and promotes research and education related to Lake Erie and the Upper Ohio River Basin.

• Sea Grant Research Projects
• Regional Science Consortium
• Applied Research Competition