Research

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

Struggling Olympia oysters get a boost from scientists in Monterey Bay
Once common up and down the West Coast, Olympia oysters now need help to survive.

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

From eelgrass to mudflat: New research dives into Morro Bay mystery
From 2007 to 2017, Morro Bay’s eelgrass beds nearly disappeared. A new study helps explain why levels remain low.

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.

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.

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.