Research Projects

Project Number Title Focus Area Start / End Date
R/MPA-48 Monitoring and evaluation of mid-depth rocky reef ecosystems in the MLPA marine protected area Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/MPA-44 Evaluating the performance of California’s MPA network through the lens of sandy beach and surf zone ecosystems Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/MPA-43 Monitoring and evaluation of kelp forest ecosystems in the MLPA marine protected area network Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/MPA-47 Integrated ocean observing systems for assessing marine protected areas across California Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/HCE-11 Impact of the San Francisco Bay Plume in the California north central coast Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/HCE-09 Harnessing the power of population genomics to understand the dynamics of Pseudo-nitzschia spp. harmful algal blooms Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/HCE-08 Assessing the health and productivity of Southern California estuaries using high-throughput sequencing of benthic meiofauna Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -
R/OPCSFAQ-08 A multi-faceted approach to enhance sustainability of the California spiny lobster fishery Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture -
R/OPCSFAQ-11 Sea Feeds: Identification and culture of Californian marine macroalgae capable of reducing greenhouse gas production from ruminant livestock Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture -
R/OPCOAH-02 Benefits beyond biomass: Biophysical feedbacks within Marine Protected Areas may promote ecosystem resilience in the face of global climate change Healthy Coastal Ecosystems -