The mission of Florida Sea Grant, which is headquartered at the
University of Florida in
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, Alachua County, Florida, and the largest city in North Central Florida, with a population of 141,085 in 2020. It is the principal city of the Gainesville metropolitan area, Florida, Gaine ...
, is to help create a sustainable coastal economy and environment through research, education, and extension. The Florida Sea Grant has extension agents in sixteen Florida colleges and in all of Florida's coastal counties except seven. The
Boating and Waterway Management Program
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether Motorboat, powerboats, Sailing, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sp ...
is one of its program areas.
References
External links
Florida Sea Grant website
Education in Florida
Environment of Florida
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