On the Horizon: Upcoming Opportunities

See the links below for more information about upcoming opportunities and events, as well as news related to ocean observing in Southern California.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting recommendations to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) | Recommendations due by Dec. 13
The Global Ocean Observing System is seeking applicants for Chair of the GOOS Observations Coordination Group | Applications due Dec. 18
NOAA is seeking nominations for its first-ever Climate Services Advisory Committee (CSAC). The CSAC will advise NOAA on the accessibility and effectiveness of NOAA's climate services | Nominations due by Dec. 20
The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is seeking early public feedback to inform OPC’s forthcoming 2026-2030 Strategic Plan | Share your priorities by Feb. 17

The Ocean Observing in California 2024 Conference Summary Report is now available via the NOAA Institutional Repository.
- The summary report of the conference, co-hosted by SCCOOS, CeNCOOS, and CalCOFI, has many valuable resources including: an overview of ongoing and historical California ocean observing efforts, recommendations for future research/action from researchers and data users, and much more! | Download the report
Sherley, R. B., Crawford, R. J. M., McInnes, A. M., Shannon, L. J., Sydeman, W.J., Waller, L. J. Rejoinder to: Cochrane et al., Errors and bias in marine conservation and fisheries literature: Their impact on policies and perceptions [Mar. Policy 168 (2024) 106329], Marine Policy, Volume 172, 2025, 106516, ISSN 0308-597X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106516.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI William Sydeman (Farallon Institute)
Williams, R. T., Caspers-Brown, A., Sultana, C. M., Lee, C., Axson, J. L., Malfatti, F., ... & Pomeroy, R. S. (2024). Possible Missing Sources of Atmospheric Glyoxal Part I: Phospholipid Oxidation from Marine Algae. Metabolites, 14(11), 639. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14110639
- References SCCOOS SASS SIO chlorophyll-a data
Kwan, T., Young, R., Nager, A., Anderson, M., Terrill, E., & Merrifield, S. (2024, September). Chasing Currents: Onboard Depth Optimization for AUV Energy Savings. In OCEANS 2024-Halifax (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Eric Terrill (UCSD/SIO)

Nov. 14: Cypress Peer 1 on 1 group tours Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab. Sun News.
- References SCCOOS PI, Chris Lowe (CSULB)
Nov. 18: Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers. Fox News.
- References SCCOOS PI, Chris Lowe (CSULB)
Nov. 21: CalCOFI at 75. UC San Diego.
- References SCCOOS PI, Brice Semmens (UCSD/SIO)
Nov. 21: Update: Recreational and Commercial Dungeness Crab Fisheries as of Nov. 21, 2024
- Shellfish advisories using SCCOOS/CeNCOOS HAB monitoring data
Nov. 24: State budget cuts may force Shark Lab at CSU Long Beach to close. ABC 7
- References SCCOOS PI, Chris Lowe (CSULB)
Nov. 25: State Coastal Conservancy Awards Over $113 million for Restoration, Resilience, and Public Access on California Coast
- References SCCOOS partner, CDIP
Nov. 26 : UC San Diego Receives 10 DURIP Awards from Department of Defense. UC San Diego.
- References SCCOOS PI: Simone Baumann-Pickering (UCSD/SIO)
Nov. 27: Scripps researchers give update on special camera at Scripps Pier. ABC 10.
- Features SCCOOS PI, Melissa Carter (UCSD/SIO)
Nov. 27: ABC 10 News takes a look at research conducted in San Diego's waters. ABC 10.
- Features SCCOOS PI, Melissa Carter (UCSD/SIO)
Nov. 29: Scripps coastal monitoring programme receives historic US$40 million funding. Hydro International.
- References SCCOOS partner, CDIP
Dec. 2: California Sea Grant Receives $126,582 in Funding to Extend Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program
- References SCCOOS partner, California Sea Grant

California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is hiring a Director | Accepting applications (until filled)
NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region is hiring for multiple positions and locations - all due Dec. 9:
- Fish Biologist/Natural Resource Specialist (Santa Cruz, CA + Santa Clara, CA)
- Natural Resource Management Specialist (Long Beach, CA)
- Archaeologist (Long Beach, CA)
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA is hiring a Pathology & Diagnostic Apprentice | Accepting applications
The Global Ocean Observing System is hiring a remote Support Officer for the GOOS Ocean Decade | Applications due Dec. 10
The Noyo Center for Marine Science in Fort Bragg, CA is hiring a Marine Research Technician | Applications due Dec. 13 (or until filled)
California Sea Grant at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is accepting applications for the Marine Debris Extension Fellowship | Applications due Dec. 16
The Surfrider Foundation is hiring a Grants Manager | Applications due Dec. 17
The California Coastal Commission is hiring a Coastal Program Analyst III: Tribal Affairs Coordinator | Applications due Jan. 2
NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program is looking to activate youth change-makers between the ages of 13-18 to help support our nation’s underwater treasures and inspire momentum for a healthy ocean | Applications due Jan. 5
The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara is hiring an Associate Specialist in Data Science | Applications due Jan. 8
NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is seeking applications for the 2025 appointments | Apply here by Jan. 10
California Sea Grant is accepting applications for 2025 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowships in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics | Applications due Jan. 23
California Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2025-2027 Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship | Applications due Jan. 24

Dec. 9: California Ocean Protection Council Meeting, Sacramento and virtual
Dec. 9-13: AGU2024: What’s Next for Science, Washington, D.C.
Dec. 10: mCDR Community Gathering, Washington, D.C.
Dec. 11: The Lenfest Ocean Program is presenting a results webinar on the research topic: “Can Flexible Fishing Permits Lessen Climate Stress on California Fisheries?” | Register
Jan. 15: HAB Dialogues with Industry Series: Instrument Provision | Register
Jan. 29: HAB Dialogues with Industry Series: User-Driven Ocean Information | Register
Feb. 4-6: The 2025 National Working Waterfront Network Conference, San Diego, CA | Register
Feb. 12: HAB Dialogues with Industry Series: Focus on Mechanisms for Control | Register

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