New York Sea Grant

Our Vision ... Coastal decision-making will be influenced by science-based information and educated stakeholders. Our Mission ... Bringing science to the shore through high quality research, outreach, and extension. Our Values ... Excellence, Integrity and Responsiveness: NYSG values excellence, objectivity, integrity and responsiveness in basic and applied science, research, outreach and education to inform New York's coastal stakeholders. Stewardship and Sustainable Development: NYSG values science-based decision-making that supports stewardship and sustainable development of New York's and the Nation's coastal resources. Collaboration and Partnership: NYSG values liaisons and partnerships with and among coastal stakeholders to ensure inclusion of diverse perspectives for coastal problem solving. Education and Continuous Learning for Positive Change: NYSG values formal and informal education of elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate students and the general public to create the informed citizenry needed for wise coastal resource decision-making. Professional Competence: NYSG values a well-educated and experienced staff whose desire for life-long education helps NYSG respond to high priority and emerging coastal resource needs with integrative, innovative, relevant and timely activities.