Research
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Study: For central California’s marine protected areas, recovery will take time
Research suggests that central California’s MPAs may eventually produce more and larger fishes than areas open to fishing, but the benefits could take time to accrue. -
For Humboldt salmon, the food chain is always changing
Humboldt appears to be a complicated mixing zone for zooplankton. -
With a little help from scientists, fishermen reel in data on California halibut
When the bottom fell out of Santa Monica Bay’s halibut fishery, it went quickly. Fisherman Steve Santen saw it happen. -
2015 Core Awards Announced
As ocean acidification (OA) and warming progress, how will California fisheries respond? This question is taking a front row seat in CA Sea Grant’s 2015 Core Awards. -
New “slime eel” regulation ensures fishermen capture the largest, slimiest
You won’t find “slime eels” on menus in California, but the Pacific hagfish Eptatretus stoutii supports a small but consistent export fishery. -
Source or sink? Greenhouse gas emissions in the Delta
Drive less. Turn off the lights. Use efficient appliances. Some steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are straightforward; others are trickier. -
Predator Versus Prey
A UCSB research biologist addresses ways in which management efforts can shape predator-prey interactions and influence resilience in marine ecosystems -
Will These California Fish Adapt to a Changing Estuary?
All water is not equal when it comes to fish habitat, and this is especially true in the varied salinity zones of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. -
Taking Infestation with a Grain of Salt
SDSU biologist and CA Sea Grant awardee Jeremy Long is currently further exploring the complex interplay between insects, plant growth, and the overall stress of the marsh environment. -
Nice catch: Fishermen recover lost crabbing gear
From Morro Bay to Crescent City, commercial fishermen in California pull in millions of pounds of Dungeness crab annually. The industry valued at $32 million to $95 million per year.
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