News

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.

San Diego canyon restoration helps a community prepare for climate risks
Restored, native canyons could also be crucial in making communities more resilient to the impacts and risks of climate change, according to a new report.

Coastal Management Fellow and Knauss Finalists from California announced
Five recent graduates from California universities have landed prestigious national fellowships in coastal management and marine policy.

California Ocean Litter Strategy takes aim at multiple pollution sources
California Sea Grant played a key role in developing a new state strategy for reducing ocean litter.

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.