SCCOOS On the Horizon: Early June |
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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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
- 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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The Balearic Islands Coastal Ocean Observing System (SOCIB) is hiring for three positions | Applications due Jun. 10
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Applications are open for StartBlue’s Ocean Enterprise Accelerator fall program. Included is the opportunity to level up entrepreneurship experience and apply for non dilutive funding - $20K for early stage, $150K for mid/late stage companies | Applications due Jun. 21
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The Atlantic International Research Centre has opened applications for the 2027/2028 Fulbright Program U.S. Scholar Award in Ocean, Climate and Space | Applications due Sep. 15
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Blue Robotics is seeking a marine education consultant for their Blue Tech Academy. This is a contracted role to start; roughly 10–15 hours per week. However, there is the potential for this role to become one of the first full-time employees at a new marine technology nonprofit where BTA operates as the flagship program | Applications open until filled
- Lynker is hiring two Autonomous Underwater Glider Technicians: Level I and Level II based in La Jolla, CA with some fieldwork at sea | Applications open until filled
- Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in plankton ecology to study harmful algal blooms | Applications open until filled
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Education Opportunities & Resources |
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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
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The 13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae (held Oct. 25-29, 2026, in Cedar Rapids, IA) for those involved in the study, management, or mitigation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) as well as those addressing the impacts of HABs on ecosystems, public health, or communities is now accepting applications for fee waivers and/or travel support to attend the symposium | 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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The International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), serving as the GOOS Biogeochemistry Panel, seeks four new members to join their Scientific Steering Group (SSG) for: 1) Data and Information Access Services, 2) Coordination of Regional Ocean Biogeochemical Observations in South East Asia, 3) Coordination of Oxygen Essential Ocean Variable, & 4) Coordination of activities related to Instruments and Sensors and Technical Training Workshops | Applications due Jun. 15
- The Marine Technology Society is accepting nominations for four positions on its board of directors: President-Elect, Vice President of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), Vice President of Publications & Communications, and Vice President of Industry, Research, and Technology | Nominations due Jun. 30
- 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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National Science Foundation launches Tech Accelerators initiative to speed key technologies to the market faster, and Ocean Tech is one area in the Request For Information | Respond by Jul. 14
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- Chamberlain, E. J., Boulton, W., Connors, E., Calianos, T., Bowman, J. S., Creamean, J., ... & Kim, H. H. From microbial diversity to functional potential using dimensionality reduction. Frontiers in Microbiology, 17, 1786397.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Jeff Bowman (UCSD/SIO)
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Hypolite, D., Molemaker, M. J., Marié, L., Staller, G., McWilliams, J. C., Rodriguez, E., ... & Torres, H. (2026). Submesoscale Frontal SST Gradients from Airborne Collection during S-MODE: Wind Effects on Frontogenesis. Journal of Physical Oceanography, 56(6), 1343-1361.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Jim McWilliams (UCLA)
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Shunk, N. P., Mazzini, P. L., Walter, R. K., Hinson, K. E., St‐Laurent, P., & Friedrichs, M. A. (2026). Spatial extent and vertical structure of marine heatwaves in Chesapeake Bay. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 131(5), e2025JC022859.
- Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Ryan Walter (CalPoly SLO)
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Thompson, C. F., & Young, A. P. (2026). Observations of coastal cliff landslide runout in southern California from 21 years of data. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 51(6), e70320.
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Features contributions from SCCOOS PI Adam Young (UCSD/SIO)
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Jun. 6: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center's World Ocean Day celebration on Stearns Wharf | Free admission to the Sea Center!
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Jun. 8: World Ocean Day | Find an event near you
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Jun. 10: California Coastal Resilience Network webinar - ShoreCast: A Decision Support Tool for Evaluating Sea Level Rise Impacts to Rocky Intertidal Habitats | Register and Explore ShoreCast
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Jun. 11: MPA Collaborative Network Webinar - Effective Communication of Leave No Trace | Register
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Jun. 13: Wander the Wetlands - Birding at Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve | Learn More + Register
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Jun. 16: California Ocean Protection Council Public Meeting held in Sacramento, CA & Virtual | Agenda + Virtual Registration
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Jun. 16: The LA Times documentary about DDT dumping in Southern California, "Out of Plain Sight," is showing at the San Diego Natural History Museum | Get tickets
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SCCOOS will be hosting a booth about DDT data prior to the screening
- Jun. 17: Synchro’s Show and Tell Tech Series - featuring OceanSpace’s Aquatic Imager | Register
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Jun. 18: California Ocean Protection Council is hosting a California Beach Resiliency Plan Webinar featuring project leads from UC Santa Barbara Ocean and Coastal Policy Center speaking about the Plan’s progress and development, project and timeline updates, and hear feedback about what matters to you and your local beach | 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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To learn more about ocean observing in Southern California, please visit our website and social media. |
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