SCCOOS On the Horizon: Late May |
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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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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The Research Opportunities In Space And Earth Sciences (ROSES) is accepting proposals for the Early Career Investigator Program in Earth Science | Mandatory Notices of Intent are due by May 18, Full Proposals due Jul. 1
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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
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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. 14
- Pre-proposal webinar May 28 | 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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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE), a free teacher training program that brings coastal research into the classroom | Training takes place May 16 & 17. To reserve your spot, email southsector.education@parks.ca.gov
- The Department of Energy (DOE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is now accepting applications from undergraduate STEM or science policy students and recent graduates for this paid internship | Applications due May 20
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NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program is now accepting graduate and post-graduate student applications for the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This program provides a unique educational experience for students interested in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions that affect them | Applications due Jun. 3
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California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program provides a 12-month paid fellowship and unique educational opportunity for graduate students near graduation or recent graduates who are interested in marine, coastal and/or watershed resources and in the decisions affecting those resources in California. Fellows have the opportunity to apply their skills and expertise to real-world problems while gaining hands-on experience in resource management and government | Applications due Jun. 12
- 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 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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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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Oregon State University is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide Remotely Operated Vehicle (“ROV”) survey services at the PacWave South test site located offshore of Newport, OR. For additional information please contact Ben Baggett, PacWave Contract Officer | Opportunity closes May 26
- The Marine Technology Society invites you to the 2026 Global eDNA Conference (held Oct. 28-30 in Seattle, WA) | Abstracts due May 29
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The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is currently recruiting council members for the following seats: Tourism Seat; Recreational Fishing; Research; and Non-Consumptive Recreation | Applications due May 31
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Call for Decade Actions No. 11/2026: The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 ('Ocean Decade') is accepting projects or activities until 2030 and beyond that address the 10 Decade Challenges | Submit your Expression of Interest by May 31
- The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) (held May 17-20, 2027 in Savannah, GA) invites submissions of abstracts for the upcoming conference | Submissions due May 31
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The National Harmful Algal Bloom Committee (NHC) is soliciting nominations for individuals to serve on the NHC for a period of three years | Nominations due May 31
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The DRAFT Nature Record national assessment has dropped and is ready for comment! The Nature Record Assessment is the first comprehensive, independent, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing across the United States — and how changes in nature are shaping our health, communities, culture, economy, and future | Comments due May 31
- The Nature Record features contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson (UCSD/SIO)
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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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- Floback, A. E., Pham, A. L. D., Damien, P., Odendahl, C. E., Weiske, J., Thomas, K. E., … Bianchi, D., & Moffett, J. W. (2026). Iron supply from the Oregon margin to the ocean dominated by hypoxia-dependent particles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 123(18), e2532929123.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Daniele Bianchi (UCLA)
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Thibodeau, A. P., Walter, R. K., Mazzini, P. L., Connolly, T. P., Edwards, C. A., & Robbins, I. (2026). The role of local winds and a semi-persistent coastal front on the diurnal heat budget in an upwelling bay. Continental Shelf Research, 105702.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Ryan Walter and Ian Robbins (CalPoly SLO)
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May 18 + 19: Port of San Diego Maritime Month Bus Tours. First come first served | Register here
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May 18-20: 2026 Underwater Glider User Group Workshop in St. Petersburg, FL | Register
- SCCOOS PI Dan Rudnick (UCSD/SIO) will be speaking
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May 21 + 24: Port of San Diego Maritime Month Bus Tours. First come first served | Register here
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May 26: California Natural Resources Agency is hosting a meeting on Preparing for Impact: Unveiling California’s New Climate Change Projections to Guide Action. Sacramento, CA & Virtual | Register for in-person; Register for virtual
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May 27: Webinar - Tides of Belonging: Advancing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Engagement in Marine Protected Area Conservation. will review a new report that shares key insights for coastal and ocean-focused organizations seeking to deepen their relationships and working partnerships with AAPI communities. This webinar will have relevance for NGOs, state agencies, decision-makers, ocean businesses, & more | Register
- May 27-28: CalCOFI Conference: A Decade of Remarkable Change at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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SCCOOS will be in attendance and Director Clarissa Anderson has been invited to give a talk.
- May 28: Webinar - From Seawater to Sequences: Exploring NOAA’s New Deep‑Sea Environmental DNA Dataset | Learn More + Register
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Jun. 13: Wander the Wetlands - Birding at Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve | Learn More + Register
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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
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Share your upcoming event, opportunity, or news by emailing us at info@SCCOOS.org
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