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With otters away, what keeps urchins at bay?
California sheephead and spiny lobsters may be helping to control sea urchin populations in Southern California kelp forests, where sea otters — a top urchin predator — have long been missing

Early career scientists bring scientific expertise to D.C.
Four graduates from California universities will spend the next year in the nation’s capital working on coastal and marine policy issues

National report identifies regulatory barriers to expanding shellfish aquaculture
Report identifies potential solutions to barriers impacting shellfish aquaculture operations

Shauna Oh appointed director of California Sea Grant
Shauna Oh, a leader in California’s marine science community, previously served as associate director of the program.

When it comes to sustainability, some Americans are willing to pay
The good news is that consumers prefer sustainable seafood. The challenge is in making the choices clear and available.

Ocean Protection Council Awards $6 million to research projects that advance ocean and coastal management in California
At its October 25, 2018 meeting, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) unanimously approved 24 research projects totaling $6 million in funding through the

NOAA grants support California aquaculture research
California Sea Grant has been awarded two new grants totaling $506,615 for research on aquaculture. 

Cooperative coordinator to help Bay Area respond to sea-level rise
Brenna Mahoney is the new coordinator of the San Francisco Bay and Outer Coast Sentinel Site Cooperative.

New assessment helps California prep for climate change impacts
California Sea Grant experts contribute to the new report, which boils down climate projections into a useful analysis for state and local decision makers.

Responsible aquaculture lures support in California
Aquaculture is still a rarity in California. However, numerous scientists, government officials, and NGOs are working to change that.