Upcoming Webinars

In this webinar, Sea Grant Legal Network members will highlight recent projects in which they have provided legal research to assist aquaculture stakeholders, including producers, regulators, and local decision makers, with understanding aquaculture law and policy. NSGLC attorneys Stephanie Otts and Cathy Janasie will discuss research on aquaculture permitting barriers in Oregon; Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program attorney Alexandra Tamburrino will provide an overview of her updates to the legal chapter of Rhode Island’s extensive Shellfish Management Plan, and Katie Hill, Public Service and Outreach Faculty at the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Director of the Georgia Sea Grant Legal Program, will describe a new research project on enhancement of shellfish stocks in federal waters that touches on offshore aquaculture in interesting ways. Join us to gain deeper insight on the need to understand aquaculture law and policy, how to incorporate law and policy information into extension and educational activities, and learn about recent legal developments.

Speakers:
Alexandra Tamburrino
Katie Hill
Stephanie Otts
Catherine Janasie
Terra Bowling

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Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court continue to shape the field of environmental law, often with significant implications for the management of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. In this webinar, the National Sea Grant Law Center’s staff attorneys will discuss opinions issued in select cases from the Court’s 2025-2026 term and their relevance for Sea Grant work. Cases covered will include rulings on whether federal law preempts certain pesticide label-based failure to warn claims and the appropriate court forum (state vs federal) for lawsuits over coastal erosion in Louisiana and the Line 5 pipeline in Michigan. We’ll also revisit some major opinions from previous terms to see how the legal and regulatory system is responding and take a look at cases working their way up through the appellate courts. The webinar will conclude with a preview of the Court’s 2026-2027 term. The Law Center has applied to the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for approval of this course for 1 hour of CLE credit.

Speakers:
NSGLC Attorneys

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Past Webinars

Join us to explore the new US HAB Control Technologies & Regulatory Logistics (US HAB CTRL) website. This innovative resource helps users navigate the permitting and application of harmful algal bloom control technologies. Dr. Amy Grogan, Dashboard Coordinator at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, demonstrates the website’s key features and practical tools. Additionally, NSGLC Ocean and Coastal Law Fellow, Siena Fouse, explains how US HAB CTRL helps users overcome the unique legal challenges of this novel permitting process.

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A major aspect of the National Sea Grant Law Center’s mission is to enhance the educational experiences of students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes law. This summer, the NSGLC hosted three law students that researched a variety of topics: aquaculture, invasive species, and more! In this webinar, the students discussed their internship experiences and presented findings from their research projects.

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Have you heard of “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)? These persistent compounds are drawing increasing attention from regulators, industries, and communities across the country. In this webinar, attorneys from the National Sea Grant Law Center explored the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS. This session breaks down key federal and state regulatory developments, as well as ongoing litigation involving PFAS.

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The permitting process for offshore aquaculture projects in federal waters is complex. Multiple federal agencies play a role, and permit requirements vary depending on the type and location of the operation. In addition, policy changes and litigation can create uncertainty and cause confusion. In this webinar, the National Sea Grant Law Center reviewed recent legal and regulatory developments related to offshore aquaculture permitting, including the current status of Nationwide Permit 55 for seaweed, the sunsetting of Nationwide Permit 56 for finfish aquaculture, and lawsuits challenging permitted projects.

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