The first marine mammal stranding related to this harmful algal bloom (HAB) was reported on February 21, 2025, and the currently the numbers are over 300. California Ocean Observing System Network HAB monitoring and Alert Program have pulled together their expertise and data to create this event-driven bulletin.  Learn more in our flyer, most importantly […]

With funding from the National Science Foundation, Farallon Institute has created a page dedicated to seabirds as a ‘sentinel species’. Allowing scientists to observe seabirds to further our understanding of the health of the oceans.   

Above: Southern California MOCI, updated through September 2024. Large positive (red) values indicate warmer ocean conditions and weaker upwelling, which benefits Sardine recruitment. Negative (blue) values represent cooler ocean temperatures and strong upwelling, supporting a wide range of species, including kelp, copepods, krill, fish, and seabirds. The West Coast ocean conditions are highly variable, influenced […]

The September 2024 California Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin is now available! This latest edition includes a comprehensive summary of model outputs, real-time observations, and public health advisories to keep you informed about harmful algal bloom activity along the California coast. For a detailed summary and data figures and analysis, click the link below: September 2024 […]

Learn more about Dr. Ally Pasulka‘s, Associate Professor at CalPoly in San Luis Obispo California,  journey into ocean science as well as her contributions to our ocean observing system. “One of the things that excites me about involving undergraduate students in our Harmful Algal Bloom research is showing them how science directly impacts our communities.” […]

SPREAD THE WORD Apply by Friday, November 8th – UCSD Job 132541 Description Since 1949, Scripps has partnered with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) program. CalCOFI is the longest-running ocean and living marine resource observation program in […]

Sign up for and read the latest the HAB bulletin https://sccoos.org/california-hab-bulletin/ The period encapsulated a significant marine mammal stranding event across Central & Southern California. Thank you to all of the stranding network volunteers, coordinators, and PIs who lend their time toward alleviating and understanding these stressful events as they occur

ESP Advisors and Blue Robotics are hosting conversation, dinner, drinks, and dancing at an ocean-themed soiree at AltaSea. This event will bring together blue tech innovators, policy makers, and the greater ocean community, “Little Dock of Horrors” will be an evening of forward thinking, meaningful connections, and fun (ocean-themed costumes or attire encouraged)! It’s a […]

June 20, 2019 Chris Lowe, Biological Sciences, CNSM, Head of SharkLab Mandatory Credit: Sean DuFrene / Photographer Strategic Communications California State University, Long Beach October PI Spotlight: Dr. Chris Lowe “We’re doing research and education to help keep people and sharks safe.” SCCOOS Principal Investigator Dr. Chris Lowe explains that, while it is a positive […]