SCCOOS On the Horizon: Late January |
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 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 Climate Science Alliance Giving Program is awarding funding to advance community-led climate solutions in cultural fire, fire preparedness, land and coastal co-stewardship, and coastal restoration and resilience across Southern California | Applications due Feb. 6
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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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California Ocean Protection Council has a Sea Level Rise Implementation Project Solicitation to support nature-based SLR adaptation projects on the Outer Coast and in the San Francisco Bay | Letters of Intent due Feb. 20
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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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
- The The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is hiring a half-time Monitoring Technician, open to junior- or senior-level undergraduates or recent graduates studying environmental science, biology, natural resources, or related field | Applications due Feb. 13
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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
- 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
- Since 1993 the IOC has conducted training courses on harmful microalgae. The purpose has been to improve the taxonomic and identification skills of the participants for research purposes and for practical monitoring of harmful algal blooms.
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New Coastal Resilience Training Modules: The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit, led by NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, has added the Steps to Resilience learning modules – a new, free, self-paced training series designed to help communities plan for climate resilience.
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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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The California Natural Resources Agency is inviting community leaders across the state to join the 30x30 movement and help accelerate the conservation of our lands and coastal waters | Apply to become an Ambassador by Jan. 28
- 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
- The California State Water Resources Control Board is accepting public comment on its draft 2025-2030 Nonpoint Source Program Implementation Plan | Comments due Feb. 12
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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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- Merz, E., Hale, R. J., Saberski, E., Kenitz, K. M., Carter, M. L., Bowman, J. S., & Barton, A. D. (2026). Temperature alters interactions and keystone taxa in the marine microbiome. The ISME Journal, wraf287.
- Features SCCOOS PIs Melissa Carter, Jeff Bowman, and SCCOOS research scientist Kasia Kenitz (UCSD/SIO)
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Ho, M., Molemaker, J., Damien, P., Long, M. C., Bianchi, D., & Mcwilliams, J. C. (2026). Ocean alkalinity enhancement in an estuary. Frontiers in Climate, 7, 1665329.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PIs Daniele Bianchi and Jim McWilliams (UCLA)
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Anderson, J. M., Stirling, B. S., Rex, P. T., Spurgeon, E. A., McGinnis Jr, A., Merson, Z. S., ... & Lowe, C. G. (2026). Real-Time Acoustic Telemetry Buoys as Tools for Nearshore Monitoring and Management. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 14(2), 128.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Chris Lowe (CSULB)
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The National Working Waterfront Network has recently published a summary of their 2025 conference, Working Waterfronts: Adapting to Change (Feb 4-6, 2025 in San Diego, CA) | View Summary Report
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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!
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Feb. 16-19: The U.S. Aquaculture Society joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meeting, held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada | Register
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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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