SCCOOS On the Horizon: Early July |
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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🚨 Important Announcement: A new, sweeping OMB rule (docket OMB-2026-0034) puts political appointees over federal research funding. Once the capacity for long-range, international research is gone, it may not come back.
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NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program (CRP) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities under the National competitive harmful algal bloom (HAB) programs:
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Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) F.5 of ROSES-25 is soliciting proposals from accredited U.S. universities and other eligible organizations for graduate student-designed and performed research projects | Proposals due Jul. 14
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The U.S. IOOS Office Ocean Technology Transition Project (OTT) is seeking to fund projects that advance new or existing technology-based solutions that address long standing and emerging coastal observing, product development, and data management challenges | Full proposals due Jul. 15
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California State Parks funding opportunity: Route to Parks supports local organizations that are able to address transportation and other obstacles faced by communities | Applications due Jul. 31
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Ocean Exchange is now accepting applications for the 2026 Neptune Awards for three $100,000 awards for solutions that advance our understanding of the ocean and help minimize our impact on these resources, even while using them for human benefit | Applications due Aug. 7
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Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC) phase 2, an initiative of Schmidt Sciences, has announced funding to support transformational research that dramatically reduces uncertainty in the global carbon cycle by an order of magnitude and provides robust scientific knowledge to guide effective climate policy and solutions | Expressions of Interest due Aug. 28
- California Ocean Protection Council’s Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning grant program aims to provide funding for coastal communities to develop consistent sea level rise adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to sea level rise will be reviewed Sep. 11
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Pacific Marine & Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership (PMEP) is requesting proposals for FY27 project funding. PMEP will award an estimated $175,000-$250,000 for projects that advance its mission. Eligible projects include fish habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection projects in the U.S. West Coast estuaries or nearshore marine areas | Proposals due Sep. 15
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2026 Dorrance Marine Conservation Initiative is accepting proposals aimed to provide support to high-performing non-profits with demonstrated expertise in improving ocean health through the recovery, restoration, regeneration, and protection of marine habitat and biodiversity | Proposals reviewed every 30-60 days (after Sep. 15 are reviewed next Calendar year)
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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NOAA CoastWatch Satellite 201 Course - July 2026: Course held online on Jul 10, 17, 24 & 31 | Register
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The course will cover the following subjects: Alternative Data Access - Methods for accessing data not hosted on ERDDAP servers | CoastWatch Utilities - An introduction to using the CoastWatch proprietary software suite | Beyond Chlorophyll - Exploring ocean color products other than chlorophyll | SAR Data - An introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar
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The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development (Formas) is advertising a PhD position to join an interdisciplinary research consortium focused on the future of marine and coastal observation systems | Applications due Aug. 16
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Ocean Exchange is now accepting applications for the Ocean Exchange Collegiate Awards 2026, a call for solutions to improve ocean resilience and sustainability in our use of marine resources. This year the collegiate awards include 3 $10,000 awards and attendance at the Ocean Exchange Conference from October 25-27 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Applications due Sep. 16
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The Ocean Foundation recently launched an mCDR Travel Award program to support students, early-career professionals, and underrepresented participants attending mCDR-related conferences and events. The initiative aims to broaden participation and accessibility across the evolving mCDR field | Applications due Nov. 15
- The Ocean Expert Ocean Data Management (ODM) 2026 course is now available! Whether you’re a student, researcher, data steward, or simply passionate about ocean science, this self‑paced online course offers a clear introduction to the essentials of managing marine data | Self-paced course available until Dec. 31
- Free Boater Education & Safety Course: See A Spout? Watch Out! is a program dedicated to preparing boaters, sailors, and paddlers to safely navigate waters shared with protected marine species, particularly large whales, for mutual safety.
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New Beach Safety Resource: Beachgoers in San Diego can check the water quality along 70+ miles of shoreline, view sample testing data, and sign up to receive direct alerts when their favorite beach’s water quality status changes.
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Curriculum Resource: The IOOS Association’s K-12 education toolkit provides 7 free 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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National Science Foundation launches Tech Accelerators initiative to speed key technologies to the market faster, and Ocean Tech is one area in the Request For Information | Respond by Jul. 14
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The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is now accepting abstracts for their 2026 conference (held Dec. 7–11 in San Francisco, CA) | Abstracts due Aug. 5
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- Fenton, M., Barbeau, K., De Marco, R., Zirino, A., Lashtabeg, A., & Martz, T. R. (2026). Seawater Calibration Systems for Oceanographic Implementation of Iron (III) Ion-Selective Electrodes. ACS sensors.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Todd Martz (UCSD/SIO)
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Kim, E. B., Solsona-Berga, A., Joseph, J. E., Kok, A., Margolina, T., Peavey Reeves, L. E., ... & Baumann-Pickering, S. (2026). Temperature, upwelling, and habitat shape fish chorusing in California National Marine Sanctuaries. ICES Journal of Marine Science.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Lindsay Peavey Reeves (CINMS/NOAA) and Simone Baumann-Pickering (UCSD/SIO)
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Robinson, D., Bianchi, D., Liu, N., Valentine, D. L., & Treude, T. (2026). Spatial Distribution and Temporal Variability of Dissolved O2 in the Santa Barbara Channel and Basin, California. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 131(4), e2025JC022779.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Daniele Bianchi (UCLA)
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Solsona-Berga, A., Trickey, J. S., Paxton, C. G., Širović, A., Oedekoven, C. S., Roch, M. A., ... & Baumann-Pickering, S. (2026). Shifting responses of goose-beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) to long-standing naval sonar exposure opens new perspectives for research and mitigation. Scientific Reports.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Simone Baumann-Pickering (UCSD/SIO)
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Young, A. P., Da Silva, N. J., Merrifield, M. A., & O’Reilly, W. C. (2026). Multidecadal Shoreline Change and Coastal Cliff Erosion at California State Parks. Journal of Coastal Research.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Adam Young and Mark Merrifield (UCSD/SIO)
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Yoo, H., Jiang, L. Q., Alin, S. R., Azetsu-Scott, K., Barbero, L., Besemer, N., … Lankhorst, M., … Send, U., ... & Yashayaev, I. (2026). Coastal Ocean Data Analysis Product in North America (CODAP-NA, Version 2026) from 1981-08-23 to 2024-11-23 (NCEI Accession 0315529).
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Uwe Send and Matthias Lankhorst (UCSD/SIO)
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Bell, C. W., Christ de Jong, T. N. O., Sivle, L. D., Parsons, M., Samarra, F., Simpson, S., & Thomisch, K. International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE) Final Report to SCOR and POGO.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Carrie Wall Bell (UC Boulder)
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Jul.-Aug. (various dates): Throughout Summer 2026, the CSULB Shark Lab is hosting Shark Shacks at various beaches along Southern California every week to help build an appreciation for sharks by reducing fear and informing the public about sharks and other marine life they may encounter at the beach. Information and activities for all ages! | Find a Shark Shack near you
- Jul. 5: The Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year – Surfrider is hosting beach cleanups nationwide to help mitigate human impacts on our coasts and oceans | Find a cleanup near you
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Jul. 7: The Pacific Coast mCDR Collective is hosting a webinar: mCDR Lessons from the Field: Ebb Carbon's Project Macoma. Covering all aspects of OAE deployment, including permitting, community engagement and education, environmental monitoring, and technological development. | Register
- Jul. 11: Citizen Science Opportunity! Wander the Wetlands - Fish Seining at Crown Point Park, San Diego | Learn More + Register
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By monitoring fish populations through activities like fish seining, we can gain insight into the health of the marsh’s aquatic habitats.
- Jul. 12-16: National Marine Educators Association annual conference, “Meeting of the Waters” will be held in in Cambridge, MD
- Jul. 25: Sharks @ The Beach: Join CSULB Shark Lab’s annual afternoon of fun with sharks! Admission is free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend, hosted at CSU Long Beach.
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Jul. 30: Webinar - Drone the NERRS: Lessons Learned Using Uncrewed Aerial Systems to Assess Coastal Wetland Habitats | Register
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Aug. 9: Los Angeles RiverFest – a FREE open-air environmental arts and community festival celebrating the culture, history, and people that shape the LA River
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Sep. 21-24: OCEANS 2026 Conference & Exhibition, Monterey, CA | Register
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Sep. 22-25: Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is hosting the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit in San Francisco, CA | Learn More
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Oct. 25-29: The 13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA. This biennial event is attended by those involved in the study, management, or mitigation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) as well as those addressing the impacts of HABs on ecosystems, public health, or communities | More Info + Register
- Oct 28-30: MTS Global eDNA Conference in Seattle, WA | Register
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Share your upcoming event, opportunity, or news by emailing us at info@SCCOOS.org
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