SCCOOS On the Horizon: Late June |
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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Application deadlines extended: 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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Applications are now open for StartBlue’s Fall 2026 program. Startups can apply for non-dilutive funding up to $20,000 for early-stage startups and $150,000 for mid-stage startups | Applications due Jun. 21
- The Port Infrastructure Development Program has announced funding for eligible projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports | Proposals due Jun. 26
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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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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. 14Â
- Optional Teams office hours Jun. 23 & 24
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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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Applications are open for StartBlue’s Ocean Enterprise Accelerator fall program. Included is the opportunity to level up entrepreneurship experience and apply for non dilutive funding - $20K for early stage, $150K for mid/late stage companies | Applications due Jun. 21
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The UC San Diego Natural Reserve System is hiring an Outreach Coordinator to facilitate visits from K-14 classes, volunteers, and the general public at all four UC San Diego Natural Reserves: Scripps Coastal Reserve, Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve, Elliott Chaparral Reserve, and Dawson-Los Monos Canyon Reserve | Applications due Jun. 29
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Alaska Ocean Observing System is recruiting for a full-time Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support the ongoing transition from our fiscal sponsor, the Alaska SeaLife Center. The successful candidate must reside in Alaska and be available to travel to Anchorage as needed | Cover letter and resume due to wisdom@aoos.org by Jul. 10
- The Atlantic International Research Centre has opened applications for the 2027/2028 Fulbright Program U.S. Scholar Award in Ocean, Climate and Space | Applications due Sep. 15
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Lynker is hiring two Autonomous Underwater Glider Technicians: Level I and Level II based in La Jolla, CA with some fieldwork at sea | Applications open until filled
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The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance work in acoustic detection and classification based in San Diego, CA | Applications open until filled
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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NOAA Ocean Guardian School are accepting applications for Pre-K-12 teachers to promote watershed and ocean stewardship in your school or local community by becoming a NOAA Ocean Guardian School | Applications due Jul. 1
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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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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
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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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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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The Marine Technology Society is accepting nominations for four positions on its board of directors: President-Elect, Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), Vice President of Publications & Communications, and Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology | Nominations due Jun. 30
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The Eastern Pacific Ocean Conference (held Sep. 16-19, 2026 in Mt. Hood, OR) is now accepting abstract submissions | Abstracts due Jul. 1
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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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- Pasulka, A. L., Harke, M. J., Hansen, J., Walter, R. K., & Kokkino, E. (2026). Ecological Insights from Field and Laboratory Studies of Akashiwo sanguinea. Harmful Algae, 103157.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Alexis Pasulka and Ryan Walter (CalPoly SLO)
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MachĂn, F., Aguirre, C., Veitch, J., GarcĂa-Reyes, M., & Kämpf, J. (2026). One hundred years of progress in understanding the dynamics of Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 83(6), fsag107.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Marisol GarcĂa-Reyes (Farallon Institute)
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Farallon Institute released their Spring 2026 Seabird data report: Seabirds and ocean conditions from the CalCOFI/CCE-LTER Survey. Learn more about how Seabirds act as ecosystem indicators on our Project Page
- Data report features contributions from SCCOOS PI Bill Sydeman and Marisol GarcĂa-Reyes (Farallon Institute)Â
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The National Academies has released their Review of the draft U.S. National Assessment by the Nature Record
- The Nature Record features contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson (UCSD/SIO)
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Jun.-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
- Jun. 20: Port of San Diego Day at the Park, a family friendly event at Chula Vista Bayfront Park
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Jun. 23: The NOAA West Regional Collaboration Network invites you to West Watch Webinar, a monthly series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations, recent events, and impacts across the West | Register
- SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson will be presenting
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Jul. 11: Citizen Science Opportunity! Wander the Wetlands - Fish Seining at Crown Point Park | 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 | Register
- 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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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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