SCCOOS On the Horizon: Late April |
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 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 | Letters of Intent due Apr. 27; Full proposals due Jul. 15
- 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 | Full proposals due May 14
- 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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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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The Ocean Exchange is 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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The California Coastal Commission is hiring a Permit Analyst/Planner (Coastal Program Officer I/II) based in Long Beach, CA | Applications due Apr. 18
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Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the role of a Fisheries Technician I based in Santa Barbara, California | Applications due Apr. 19
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The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region (San Diego Water Board) is hiring an Environmental Scientist | Applications due Apr. 20
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor Position in Paleoclimate/Paleoceanography/Sediment Geochemistry | Applications due Apr. 27
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The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) are accepting applications from early-career scientists, technicians, postgraduate (preferably PhD) students and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition for the POGO-SCOR Fellowship programme | Applications due May 1
- The California Coastal Commission is hiring an Associate Coastal Planner (Coastal Program Officer I/II) | Applications due May 13
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The Division of Marine Science in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi is hiring a visiting instructor or assistant teaching professor in Hydrographic Science for a 12-month term | Applications due Jun. 1
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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AltaSea’s Ocean Career Pathways paid internship provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to explore blue economy careers by matching them with partners who have positions that align specifically with the student’s interest and/or major of study | Applications due May 1
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If you're interested in promoting boater safety and clean boating practices, consider signing up to be a Dockwalker. The next Southern California in-person trainings are on May 1 (Ventura) and May 2 (Marina Del Rey) | Sign up for the free training
- The IOC Science and Communication Centre on Harmful Algae, University of Copenhagen, Denmark is offering a Training Course and Identification Qualification in Harmful Marine Microalgae in September-October 2026 | Applications due May 15
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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 from 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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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 OCEANS 2026 Conference & Exhibition (held Sep. 21-24 in Monterey, CA) is now accepting abstracts | Submissions due Apr. 20
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The AGU 2026 Fall Meeting (held Dec. 7-11 in San Francisco, CA), Where Science Connects, will highlight the connections that spark discoveries, drive solutions, and shape our future | Submit your proposal for a session, town hall, or scientific workshop by Apr. 22
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The Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network (OBON) invites newsletter contributions from the ocean biomolecular observing community. Articles should be short summaries (80-120 words), and could include updates on project activities, upcoming or past OBON-relevant meetings and workshops, cruise reports, recent publications etc - with URL links to more detailed online articles if appropriate. Please also include an image, such as a photo of field or lab activities, a map of sample locations, diagram/figure etc. | Submissions due Apr. 30
- The 13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae (held Oct. 25-29, in Cedar Rapids, IA) is now accepting abstracts | Submissions due May 8
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The California Ocean Protection Council has released their draft Statewide Marine Aquaculture Action Plan | Public comments on the draft plan accepted until May 13
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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 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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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 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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- Johnston, T. S., & Rudnick, D. L. (2026). The mean across‐shore coastal upwelling cell in the Southern California Current System. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 131(4), e2025JC023651.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Dan Rudnick (UCSD/SIO)
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Cook, M. J., Young, A. P., Wyatt, F. K., & Zumberge, M. A. (2026). Real‐Time Ground Deformation Records of Coastal Cliff Failures in San Diego County, California. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 131(4), e2025JF008562.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Adam Young (UCSD/SIO)
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Wei, H., Stewart, A. L., McWilliams, J. C., & Capó, E. (2026). Formation of Abyssal Downwelling-Favorable Prograde Flows via Mesoscale Eddy Potential Vorticity Mixing. Journal of Physical Oceanography, e250196.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Jim McWilliams (UCLA)
- Fisheries and Aquaculture: Guidance on monitoring algal toxins in bivalve molluscs – including monitoring of harmful algae and management of harvesting and production areas.
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- Apr. 18: Ventura Earth Day Festival hosted by the MERITO foundation | Learn More
- A family-friendly celebration - SCCOOS will be hosting a booth!
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Apr. 20: The National HAB Observing Network is hosting a community webinar - Harmful Algal Blooms: Impacts on Shellfish. Learn how real-time data help detect, forecast, and therefore reduce HAB impacts in aquaculture | Register
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Apr. 21: The National Marine Sanctuaries are hosting a webinar - Teach the Hope: Environmental Education Inspiring Action | Register
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Apr. 26: San Diego State University Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory is hosting their annual Marine Science Day to showcase current research at SDSU, the facilities at CMIL, and provide educational activities related to marine ecology and conservation. Marine Science Day is free and geared toward students, teachers, and families! | More info
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Apr. 26: City of STEM, the official science festival of Los Angeles County, is a free all-ages event and SoCal’s largest celebration of science, making, creativity, and invention! | More info
- Apr. 28: Center for Ocean Leadership is hosting an Insights from the Ocean Observing Community webinar - The U.S. Animal Telemetry Network: Observations, Technology, and Data for Cross-Sector Impact | Register
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May 4-7: The Oregon Chapter and Western Division American Fisheries Society are co-hosting an annual meeting in Portland, OR | More info + Register
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May 5-7: The Radiowave Operators Working Group (ROWG) 14th workshop (held in Newport, OR + virtual) will gather oceanographic high-frequency radar (HFR) technicians and operators to discuss the installation, operation, and maintenance of oceanographic and liminographic HF-radar sensors | Registration due Apr. 22
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May 14: For the Record: A Community Conversation about Nature in the U.S, a public event to discuss The Nature Record, national initiative to bring together knowledge, storytelling, and public participation to elevate the role of nature in the U.S. hosted by the San Diego Museum of Natural History | More info + register
- The Nature Record features contributions from SCCOOS Director Clarissa Anderson
- May 18-20: 2026 Underwater Glider User Group Workshop in St. Petersburg, FL | Register
- May 27-28: CalCOFI Conference: A Decade of Remarkable Change at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- SCCOOS will be in attendance, hope to see you there!
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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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