Minnesota Sea Grant’s Marine Technology Program connects emerging marine technologies with Minnesota communities, educators, students, researchers, agencies and industries. The program supports workforce development, public understanding, data literacy and community-centered use of tools such as sensors, sonar, buoys, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and environmental monitoring platforms.
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Buoy Locations: Find and Download Buoy and Navigation Aid Locations
Find and Download Buoy and Navigation Aid Locations
Find and Download Buoy and Navigation Aid Locations
Minnesota Sea Grant’s Marine Technology Research Assistant Brayden Behun and Marine Technology Extension Associate Emily Johnson created this guide to help boaters find and update free, current marine navigation information to compatible chartplotters, GPS units, fish finders, and sonar devices. Send questions to [email protected] with “Buoy location guide” in the subject line.
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What we do
- Build partnerships among researchers, technology developers, educators, agencies, local governments, industries and community organizations.
- Support transparent communication about emerging technologies being tested or used in Lake Superior and Minnesota waters.
- Develop educational resources and training opportunities related to marine technology, data literacy and Great Lakes careers.
- Help connect students and workers with new and emerging career pathways.
- Share information that supports safe, responsible and practical use of marine and environmental technologies.
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Who this program serves:
- Community members who want to understand new technologies being used in Minnesota waters
- Educators and students interested in Great Lakes science, technology and careers
- Local governments, agencies and organizations involved in coastal safety, resilience and planning
- Researchers and technology developers seeking community-centered outreach support
- Maritime, environmental and technology-sector partners
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Project focus areas:
- Marine Tech 101 (coming to this project webpage soon)
- Workforce development and career pathways
- Community engagement and public understanding
- Data literacy and public access to information
- Technology use for coastal safety, resilience and environmental decision-making
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Why Minnesota Sea Grant?
Minnesota Sea Grant is a federal-university partnership that brings applied water science to communities. The Marine Technology Program supports Minnesota Sea Grant’s mission by helping people understand and use science-based tools that contribute to a sustainable economy and environment in Minnesota’s coastal, marine and Great Lakes communities.