Lisa Levin, a biological oceanographer at CMBC and former director, will receive the A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement award from the Association of the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) on Wednesday. The Redfield Award honors major, long-term achievements in the fields of limnology (the study of lakes) and oceanography, including research, education, and service to the community and society. The … Read More

California Sea Grant article features work of CMBC Alumnus, Kirk Sato, Ph.D. Sea urchin is a delicacy in Asia, South America, Europe, and increasingly in California, where the uniquely flavored roe, or uni, is used in sushi, gourmet cuisine, and products such a s sauces and flavorings. But the large red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) caught off the coast of … Read More

Scientists use hydroacoustics to find abundance of marine life in reserve is four times greater than in surrounding waters.               Read More

The Gulf of California Marine Program undertakes annual surveys of the different habitats across the Gulf. Established in 1998, our underwater monitoring effort includes population counts, species biodiversity data, and description of ecosystem roles. We focus on four main factors concerning fish and invertebrates: diversity, density, biomass, and size. This data is collected at different sites with similar characteristics, as … Read More

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Large countries, including the U.S., do not include oceans in their plans. A new study led by CMBC Researchers evaluates the extent to which parties to the historic Paris Agreement on climate have considered the oceans in their plans to address climate change.The study shows that while many countries include the oceans, a striking number do not. Read more Blog … Read More

In contrast to conspicuously low profile of federal government, university joined state leaders in reaffirming commitment to mitigate and adapt to climate change Read more

UC Revelle Delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP 23) are now gathering in Germany. CMBC Scientists have begun posting on the Ocean Scientists for Informed Policy (OSIP) website.  OSIP,  established and funded by CMBC in  2013 for COP 19, is led by graduate students at the who want to see … Read More

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego formally announces that January 11, 2018 is the application deadline for the Master of Advanced Studies Program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (MAS MBC). This 12-month intensive master’s program is geared toward early to mid-career professionals interested in marine conservation careers. The MAS MBC program equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to be … Read More