Research

A little water could make a big difference for endangered salmon
A trickle of water flowing through a stream could mean life or death for endangered coho salmon in coastal California.

New tool improves fishing efficiency and sustainability
New software targets the most abundant fishing grounds and reduces catch of unwanted or protected species using satellite data, maps and observations.

To bring back abalone, researchers aim to outsmart octopus
Efforts to restore the endangered white abalone may depend in part on how much scientists can learn about one of its natural predators.  

State-of-the-art ocean chemistry monitoring comes to Humboldt Bay
A new monitoring instrument in Humboldt Bay will deliver continuous high-resolution data on water conditions in the bay—vital data for shellfish growers and scientists studying how ocean chemistry is changing.

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.

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

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. 

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.