SCCOOS On the Horizon: Early December |
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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The OBON-SAIGe microgrants to support eDNA monitoring are now open - involving topics such as autonomous sampling, standardising protocols, building data infrastructure, expanding reference libraries, and citizen science initiatives using eDNA kits | Expressions of interest due Dec. 10
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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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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
- Applications are now open for the NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program, which provides a new level of engagement for youth in the United States and U.S. territories aged 13-18 committed to ocean conservation and stewardship of our blue planet | Applications due Jan. 4
- 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
- Registration is open for the Bridge Builders LA 2026 E.E. Just Saturday Science Program, a free program for 4th-12th grade students to increase interest and motivation to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) careers | Applications due Jan. 9
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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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MBARI is accepting applications for the 2026 EARTH (Education and Research: Testing Hypotheses) Workshop, taking place July 20–25, 2026 in Monterey, California. Open to both formal and informal educators, this immersive professional-development experience connects participants with cutting-edge ocean research and scientists from the GO-BGC and MBARI teams | Applications due Feb. 15
- Free Ocean Observing Curriculum Resources:
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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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USC SeaGrant released a K-12 Marine Debris Curriculum Database for Educators and an informational video
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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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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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- O’Reilly, W. C., Merrifield, M. A., Cagigal, L., Yoon, D., Leslie-Bole, H., Adusumilli, S., ... & Guza, R. T. (2025). Interannual wave-driven shoreline change on the California coast. Nature Communications, 16(1), 9967.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Mark Merrifield and Adam Young (UCSD/SIO)
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Reis, J., Merrifield, M., Gomiz-Pascual, J. J., Lucas, C., Caldeira, R., & Bruno, M. (2025). The generation of nonlinear internal waves over the submarine ridge connecting Madeira and Desertas Islands. Journal of Physical Oceanography, e250033.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Mark Merrifield (UCSD/SIO)
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Hypolite, D., Srinivasan, K., McWilliams, J. C., Barkan, R., Rodriguez, E., Wineteer, A., ... & Rocha, C. (2025). Second-order velocity structure functions at submesoscales. Journal of Physical Oceanography, e250038.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PI James McWilliams (UCLA)
- Nuno, A., Guiet, J., Baranek, B., & Bianchi, D. (2025). Large-scale patterns and drivers of the diving behavior of gill-breathing large pelagic predators. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 773, 129-147.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Daniele Bianchi (UCLA)
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Rokitta, S. D., Chamberlain, E. J., D′ Angelo, A., Bowman, J. S., Loose, B., Ulfsbo, A., ... & Rost, B. (2025). Baselines Matter: Mass Spectrometric Assessments of Biological O2 Supersaturation (ΔO2: Ar) Benefit from Two-Point Calibrations. Analytical Chemistry.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Jeff Bowman
- The abstract book from the 2025 International Conference on Harmful Algae is now available
- Provides details on three Harmful Algal Bloom-focused sessions that feature contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson
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Dec. 4-6: Southern California King Tides - Participate in citizen science to forecast flooding risks and sea level rise by snapping a picture of the high tides and sharing it with the California King Tides Project
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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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Dec. 11: MTS eDNA Technology Committee Seminar - Building Global Collaboration Across eDNA Societies | Register
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Dec. 16: iNaturalist Identification Party and Hike, 11 am to 1 pm @ UCSD Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
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Dec. 19: California Natural Resources Agency Launches Virtual Lunch Series: A History of Native California | Register
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Jan 2-3: Southern California King Tides - Participate in citizen science to forecast flooding risks and sea level rise by snapping a picture of the high tides and sharing it with the California King Tides Project
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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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Mar. 23-26: 2026 Marine Technology Society Buoy Workshop in St. Petersburg, Florida | Register
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Share your upcoming event, opportunity, or news by emailing us at info@SCCOOS.org!
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