Healthy Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
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Humboldt Bay Symposium unites residents to discuss changing environment, future development
Eureka, CA – At the 8th Humboldt Bay Symposium held October 21-22, area residents had the opportunity to speak directly with local experts on the region’s latest updates in coastal scien -
Dispose of Old Meds and Reduce Pharmaceuticals Reaching the Water Supply on National Drug Take-Back Day
Unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dropped off at locations throughout the state -
Exploring the Impact of Avian Predators on Central California Salmonids
The working hypothesis of this project is that predatory birds, principally Western gulls, take a significant toll on federally listed coho and steelhead in Scott and Waddell Creeks. -
Development of Biological Control for the New Zealand Mud Snail
This project investigates the potential use of a castrating trematode parasite (Microphallus spp.) as a biological control agent for New Zealand mud snails, which have invaded rivers and s -
Cross-Shelf Larval Migrations Regulating Larval Supply and Connectivity in a Network of Marine Reserves
Contrary to prevailing view, invertebrate larvae are not mere passive floats swept hither and yon by ocean currents, say the scientists leading this project. -
The Role of Symbiotic Bacterial Metabolites in the Development of Toxic Phytoplankton Blooms
What if some harmful algal blooms are triggered by certain kinds of bacteria? -
Mariska Obedzinski
Based in Sonoma County, Mariska Obedzinski joined California Sea Grant in 2004 as a project manager where she has led a monitoring program for coho and steelhead salmon in the Russian River. -
Seagrass in the Spotlight
Sea Grant researchers work to restore seagrass, a key to growing fisheries and reducing ocean acidification -
Socioeconomic Baseline Data Collection, Resource-Use Mapping and Rapid Social Assessment
How will the Central Coast MPAs affect commercial fishers? Will open fishing areas become overly crowded? Will catches decline or improve over time? What is going to happen to prices? -
Collaborative Surveys of Nearshore Fishes in and Around Central Coast MPA
In this project, researchers are enlisting the expertise of commercial sportfishing vessel owners and recreational anglers to conduct hook-and-line surveys of nearshore rockfishes.
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