Ohio Sea Grant

Ohio Sea Grant works to protect the environment of Lake Erie and the Great Lakes.

Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory staff, as part of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, combine research, education, and outreach, in collaboration with Great Lakes communities, to make and inform decisions regarding Lake Erie and the region’s most important environmental and economic issues with impartiality.

We are committed to fostering experiences which value people and local knowledge to reach new audiences, increase participation, and broaden our impact so all members of our community reach their full potential.

Mar 26, 2025 OUTREACH

New Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook Offers Resources for Birders

By Jill Jentes Banicki

The updated trail guidebook is now also available on ODNR’s trail app, powered by OuterSpatial.

Mar 25, 2025 RESEARCH

Stone Lab Researcher Leads Vital Research on Lake Erie

By Alex Meyer

Dr. Justin Chaffin, senior researcher for Stone Lab, The Ohio State University's island campus on Lake Erie, contributes to cutting-edge research on harmful algal blooms and cyanotoxins.

Feb 26, 2025 RESEARCH

Can Corncobs Remove Algal Bloom Toxins from Drinking Water?

By Alex Meyer

Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI) researchers found that carbonized corncobs may serve as an effective material to adsorb toxins from harmful algal blooms.

Mar 30, 2025EDUCATION

Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab to Hold Summer Tours and Put-In-Bay Science Days

By Alex Meyer

This summer at Stone Lab, check out Put-In-Bay Science Days as well as science and history tours of Gibraltar Island and the South Bass Island Lighthouse.

Mar 26, 2025OUTREACH

New Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook Offers Resources for Birders

By Jill Jentes Banicki

The updated trail guidebook is now also available on ODNR’s trail app, powered by OuterSpatial.

Mar 26, 2025EDUCATION

Stone Lab’s Family History

By Alex Meyer

Bruce Stone, the great-great-grandson of Stone Laboratory’s namesake, recently recounted his relationship with his family history and the island campus.

Mar 26, 2025RESEARCH