SCCOOS On the Horizon: Late November |
See the links below for more information about upcoming opportunities and events, as well as news related to ocean observing in Southern California.
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California WHALE TAIL® Grants is accepting applications from projects that connect people to the California Coast and its watersheds through education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences | Applications due Dec. 15
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The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is accepting proposals for the Sanctuary Community Fund to support the testing, piloting, and spread of ideas to protect our shared waters | Proposals due Dec. 19
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This application round is specific to community stewardship work in Chumash Heritage, Lake Ontario, and Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuaries.
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The Ocean Protection Council is accepting applications for the Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program | Proposals due Dec. 19
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The United States Harmful Algal Bloom Control Technologies Incubator (US HAB-CTI) is soliciting lab-based research proposals focused on the development of innovative tools and technologies to control Harmful Algal Blooms | Letters of intent due Dec. 22
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The Ocean Protection Council’s SB 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program supports California Native American tribes in assessing and planning for sea level rise impacts on cultural resources and ancestral lands | Proposals due Jan. 5
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The NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) Citizen Science Seed Funding Program (CSSFP) has extended the deadline for proposals to incubate citizen science projects | Proposals now accepted until Jan. 22
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship is now accepting applications from undergraduate students, providing funding, a stipend, and hands-on internship experience | Applications due Jan. 31
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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The Ocean Science Trust is offering a paid Science Communication Fellowship for educators to join the Nautilus Live expedition. Open to formal and informal educators from any discipline | Applications due Dec. 1
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Newcastle University has a Ph.D. position available to study the physics, biology and ecology of toxic plankton blooms | Apply by Dec. 8
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Mildred E. Mathias Grad Student Research Grant is open to University of California graduate students from ANY discipline doing research on any of the 42 UC Natural Reserves for awards of up to $3,000 | Apply by Dec. 12
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AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is offering paid student internship positions for individuals interested in the Blue Economy. The Ocean Career Pathways Internship matches students with partners doing impactful work in ocean technology, sustainability, research, community outreach, and more! | Applications due Dec. 19
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The Nautilus Science and Engineering Internship Program is accepting applications for paid internship positions in Ocean Science, Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography, Video Systems Engineering, and ROV Engineering. Internships are open to community college students, undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates | Apply by Jan. 4
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship is now accepting applications from undergraduate students, providing funding, a stipend, and hands-on internship experience | Apply by Jan. 31
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Free Ocean Observing Curriculum Resource: The IOOS Association’s K-12 education toolkit provides 7 lesson plans and activities that incorporate ocean observing data | Available in English and Spanish
- SCCOOS assisted with development of the Marine HAB Detective activity (pg. 49-61), which uses our HAB data portal
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California Ocean Protection Council are seeking nominations for tribal representatives on the Marine Protected Statewide Leadership Team | Nominations due Jan. 13
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13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae (HABS 2026, Oct. 25-29, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Session & Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 16
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Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Safety Committee is accepting applications for membership on their Harbor Safety Committee for the following positions: Ship Agents, Nonprofit Environmental Organization for Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor, Nonprofit Environmental Organization for Santa Monica Bay, Pleasure Boat Operators, Tug or Tank Barge Operators, Ferry or Excursion Vessel Operators, Off-Shore Terminals’ Mooring Masters. Once applied, email resume to reuben.macaspac@wildlife.ca.gov | Applications accepted until the positions are filled
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CA Ocean Protection Council is seeking information to understand how federal actions are impacting efforts to understand, conserve, and protect California’s coast and ocean. This survey will be used to understand impacts to federally-funded coast and ocean programs in California, and to identify time-sensitive and critical environmental data gaps.
- USC Sea Grant is partnering with the CA Marine Sanctuary Foundation to distribute a survey about coastal access in California. Share how you use and value the coast, especially if you visit the ocean regularly or face challenges with coastal access. Access the survey here, and please share with others!
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- Eva, T., Evgenia, G., Vallet, M., Julie, D., Melissa, C. L., Lena, G., ... & Clarissa, A. (2025). Osmolyte chemical diversity in Lingulaulax polyedra red tides: a critical overlooked factor to respiratory irritations?. Harmful Algae, 103009.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson (UCSD/SIO)
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Frieder, C. A., Bell, T. W., Berry, H., Cavanaugh, K., Claar, D. C., Freiwald, J., ... & Weisberg, S. B. (2025). Developing a Status and Trends Assessment for Floating Kelp Canopies across Large Geographic Areas. Environmental Science & Technology.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Tom Bell (WHOI)
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Sandoval-Belmar, M., Kessouri, F., Smith, J., Moreno, A. R., Anderson, C., Kudela, R. M., … , McWilliams, J., & Bianchi, D. (2025). Urban eutrophication enhances domoic acid production by Pseudo-nitzschia in the Southern California Bight. Harmful Algae, 103023.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson (UCSD/SIO) and SCCOOS PIs Fayçal Kessouri (SCCWRP), Jayme Smith (SCCWRP), Jim McWilliams (UCLA), and Daniele Bianchi (UCLA)
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VanCompernolle, M., Morris, J., Calich, H. J., Rodríguez, J. P., Marley, S. A., Pearce, J. R., ... & Alvarado, D. J. (2025). Vulnerability of marine megafauna to global at‐sea anthropogenic threats. Conservation Biology, e70147.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Chris Lowe (CSULB)
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Nov. 21: Webinar - Essential Ocean Variables: Seabirds abundance and distribution & Marine mammal abundance and distribution | More info + register
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Nov. 23-24: Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST): A free two-day advanced first aid class offered to commercial fishermen who work in remote environments. The course adapts wilderness first aid principles to real-life scenarios that fishermen may encounter at sea. Hosted in Bodega Bay, CA | Register
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Nov. 25: Microplastic Research Webinar and Panel: Join us to learn how microplastics move from dryers to watersheds, accumulate in marine life and can be captured through smarter stormwater design | Register
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Dec. 1: Informational webinar for the Ocean Protection Council’s (OPC) new Coastal Habitat Mapping Considerations White Paper, developed to explore options for statewide coastal habitat mapping efforts | Register
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Dec 3-5: The International WorkBoat Show, the Association of Diving Contractors International, the ROV Committee of the Marine Technology Society, and the WorkBoat Team will be hosting Underwater Intervention concurrently in New Orleans, LA | Register
- Dec. 8-9: 2-Day In-Person Seafood HACCP Certification: If you operate a seafood business, seafood HACCP training is essential for developing a FDA-required HACCP Plan! Hosted in La Jolla, CA and free for commercial fishermen with verification | Register
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Dec. 9: Webinar - Ocean Data for Sustainable and Profitable Fisheries: Part II | Register
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Dec. 9: Webinar - Fishy Love Songs: Eavesdropping on Fish Chorusing in California National Marine Sanctuaries | Register
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Dec. 9: California Ocean Protection Council December 2025 Meeting - Sacramento, CA and virtual | Register
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Dec. 11: Webinar - California Coastal Resilience Network: The RE:BEACH Oceanside Approach to Sustaining Beaches. Webinar highlighting the innovative, nature-mimicking approach to responsible sand retention and mid-term shoreline resilience | Register
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Feb. 7: Love your Wetlands Day - A free, family friendly event to celebrate our wetlands with hands-on activities and clean-up events | Register
- SCCOOS will be hosting a booth!
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Share your upcoming event, opportunity, or news by emailing us at info@SCCOOS.org!
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To learn more about ocean observing in Southern California, please visit our website and social media! |
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