SCCOOS On the Horizon: Early January |
⭐ Happy New Year! ⭐
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 UCNRS Mathias Graduate Student Grant Program is open to any graduate students from any UC campuses to conduct research at UC Natural Reserves. Awards up to $3,000 | Applications due Jan. 16
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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 California State Coastal Conservancy is awarding Explore the Coast Grants to public agencies, federally recognized tribes, California Native American communities, and nonprofit organizations that facilitate and enhance the public’s opportunities to explore California’s spectacular coast | Applications due Jan. 30
- The UCNRS Field Science Fellowship is open to UC Undergraduates conducting field-based research with UC faculty at UCNRS reserve sites. Awards up to $6,000 | Applications due Feb. 15
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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Climate Adaptation Through Relationships and Knowledge Sharing: Learn about Kumiai basket weaving, explore the trails, and get to know the plants at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in San Diego | Learn More and Register by Jan. 10
- The Surfrider Foundation is accepting applications for the Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship for Summer 2026 | Applications due Jan. 16
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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) Summer Internship Program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort, open to 2nd- or 3rd-year undergraduate students studying oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology or related majors | Applications due Jan. 22
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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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The American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) is offering two scientific diving internships to provide scientific dive training and field experience for undergraduates | Applications due 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
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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
- The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is accepting applications for seven positions on its Advisory Council: Conservation (Primary, Alternate); Education (Alternate); Public at Large 1 & 2 (Two Primary seats); Business (Primary, Alternate) | Applications due Jan. 31
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Do you use federal data, reports, tools, or trainings related to sea level rise or coastal inundation? If so, you are invited to participate in a series of Sea Level Rise Practitioner Listening Sessions taking place this winter on Feb. 5, 10, & 18. Informational Webinar on Jan. 14 | Register
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These sessions are designed to gather practitioner perspectives that will help validate key findings from a recently completed meta-assessment of existing user needs studies, identify gaps in those findings, and shape recommendations for future updates to the 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report.
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The National Marine Educators Association is now accepting proposals for the NMEA Annual Conference, Meeting of the Waters (held July 12-16 in Cambridge, MD) | Proposals due Feb. 28
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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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Buijsman, Maarten C., Amy F. Waterhouse, Edward D. Zaron, Badarvada Yadidya, Chengzhu Xu, Victoria Whitley, Jacob O. Wenegrat … U. Send…M Lankhorst … et al. "A Multi-Agency Experiment on Internal Wave Energy, Mixing, and Interactions and their Representation in Global Ocean Models and Operational Forecasts." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (2025): BAMS-D.
- Features SCCOOS PIs Uwe Send and Matthias Lankhorst (UCSD/SIO)
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Nardi, R. U., Mazzini, P. L., & Walter, R. K. (2025). Marine heatwave co‐occurrence between Estuarine and coastal systems. Geophysical Research Letters, 52(24), e2025GL119147.
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Features SCCOOS PI Ryan Walter (CalPoly)
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Merz, Ewa, Riley J. Hale, Erik Saberski, Kasia M. Kenitz, Melissa L. Carter, Jeff S. Bowman, and Andrew D. Barton. Temperature alters interactions and keystone taxa in the marine microbiome. The ISME Journal (2025): wraf287.
- Features SCCOOS PIs Melissa Carter & Jeff Bowman and SCCOOS Research Scientist Kasia Kenitz (UCSD/SIO)
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Bo, T., McWilliams, J. C., & Chamecki, M. (2026). Comparing the life cycles of a turbulent front and dense filament in the oceanic surface boundary layer. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 1026, A25.
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Features SCCOOS PI Jim McWilliams (UCLA)
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- Our latest Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Bulletin for the months of July-September is now available!
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This latest edition includes a comprehensive summary of model outputs, real-time observations, and public health advisories to keep you informed about HAB activity along the California coast. October-December edition coming soon!
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The California Ocean Protection Council has recently adopted a new 2026-2030 strategic plan to advance their mission of healthy oceans, resilient coastal communities, a commitment to science, and a future where people and nature thrive together | View the 2026-2030 strategic plan
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Jan 11, 17, 18, & 19: 👋 Come Say Hi! 👋 Join us at SeaWorld San Diego’s #InsideLook event. Learn about marine mammal care and how ocean observations support wildlife rescue centers.
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SCCOOS will be hosting a table at SeaWorld San Diego’s Skytower Lawn from 10AM-5PM
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Jan 12 & 13: The California Ocean Protection Council & SCCWRP invite you to learn about the state of the science of harmful algal bloom (HAB) control technologies. Learn from expert presentations and facilitated discussions grounded in California-relevant HAB case studies. Workshop outcomes will be synthesized in a summary report to inform future planning and investments | Register for remote attendance
- SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson will be presenting
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Jan. 13: The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Webinar Series - Whales, Wonder, and the Santa Barbara Channel: How Whale Heritage Areas Inspire Conservation and Care | Register
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Jan. 20: The NOAA West Regional Collaboration Network invites you to the 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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Jan. 20: DDT+ Ocean Dumpsite Community Meeting: The public is invited to hear from researchers from across five different Southern California institutions as they present their latest findings related to the DDT barrels discovered offshore of Los Angeles. Hosted at USC + virtual | Register
- SCCOOS is co-hosting this public meeting alongside CA Sea Grant, USC Sea Grant, Heal the Bay, and Sacred Places Institute
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Jan. 26: Webinar - What’s in the Water? Exploring Ecosystems Through Environmental DNA. Learn how eDNA is being applied in real-world research and monitoring, and how these tools are helping scientists better understand and track changes in aquatic ecosystems. | 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!
- Feb. 22-27: Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026, Glasgow, Scotland | Register
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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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To learn more about ocean observing in Southern California, please visit our website and social media! |
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