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

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.

Nine early-career scientists named 2018 Delta Science Fellows
On behalf of the Delta Science Program, California Sea Grant announces nine recipients of the Delta Science Fellowship.

Model weighs trade-offs for sustainable ocean development
A new study models trade-offs and opportunities for aquaculture development in California

New extension specialist brings aquaculture expertise to Monterey
California Sea Grant welcomes our newest extension specialist.

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

Study of mollusk epidemic could help save endangered sea snail
Overfishing and environmental change have pushed abalone species on the US west coast to the edge of extinction. Now a fatal disease threatens their recovery. 

Science to Policy: Four California marine scientists head to D.C.
California Sea Grant Names 2018 Knauss Marine Policy Fellows

Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program Evaluation Report now available
The report, coordinated by California Sea Grant, will help guide the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on deciding the future of the program.

Tasty and pink, sea urchin species may be a climate-tolerant food source
A hardy urchin species shows potential to relieve pressure on more vulnerable species, according to new research by California Sea Grant-funded scientists.