Resilient Coastal Communities

From condors to oysters, California Sea Grant funds new coastal research
California Sea Grant awards $2.87 million to 12 new research projects

Characterizing shallow groundwater nutrient sources in central coast sloughs
Of the 124 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along the California coast, eighteen are coastal estuaries.

To shore up California beaches, just add sand?
Sand nourishment projects aim to preserve California’s iconic sandy beaches—but little is known about the long-term effectiveness—and unintended impacts—of these sometimes multimillion dollar interventions.

California lawmakers take aim at ocean acidification
California Sea Grant is providing research to state policymakers working to develop strategies to combat ocean acidification.

New research could help make coastal waters safer for swimmers and surfers
Genetic tools could provide better metrics for water quality, allowing targeted clean-up efforts for risky waters, according to new research funded by California Sea Grant.

On the precipice: Study identifies California cliffs at risk of collapse
A California Sea Grant-funded study provides the largest analysis of cliff erosion throughout the state and provides a new hazard index for determining which areas are at most risk.

Climate Experts Release Coastal Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment for Santa Barbara Area
A team of experts has provided Santa Barbara with a report using the best-available science to inform ecosystem-based climate adaptation planning at the local level.

Good News for Abalone: Study Finds Calcifying Algae May Be Resilient During Ocean Acidification
Even under ocean acidification conditions, crustose coralline algae maintained their ability to induce abalone larval settlement and development.

CA Sea Grant Coastal Specialist honored as Muir Environmental Fellow
On Wednesday, April 19, Talley was honored as a 2017 Muir Environmental Fellow.

CoAST SB: Community Alliance for Surveying the Topography of Sandy Beaches
Community Alliance for Surveying the Topography of Sandy Beaches (CoAST SB) is looking for dedicated volunteers to survey local beaches once per month in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. This Ca