To maintain a diverse and sustainable ocean, CMBC Research develops knowledge and solutions for coupled human socio-economic marine systems.

CMBC research groups are organized under three broad themes:

(1) Marine Biodiversity and Human Impacts
Research areas: Responding to human-caused emerging issues of local and global importance, these research group seek solutions across all disciplines:

• Marine Biodiversity
• Coral Reefs and Pacific Atolls
• Contaminants and Ocean Health
• Deep Ocean Stewardship
  • Special Project
    “Deep Secrets” research cruise – South Africa

(2) Sustainability and Ecosystem-Based Management of Marine Fisheries
Research areas:

• Gulf of California Marine Program
• California Coastal Program
  • Citizen Science and the Fishes of La Jolla
  • Shark Conservation
  • Sustainable Local Seafood
  • Special Project
    Intertidal Zone at Bird Rock, La Jolla, California

(3) Climate Change
Research areas:

• Ocean Acidification
• Climate Agreements
• Climate Change Past and Present
• Special Projects 
  • Ocean Scientists for Informed Policy
  • National Security and Climate Change

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