November 8th, 2024: This week under Scripps Pier, in La Jolla San Diego, ocean observers have been able to witness the beautiful blue bioluminescence of a plankton called Lingulodinium polyedra. From under the microscropic imaging instrumentation deployed at the end of this pier, we get another exciting look at this species! Our advanced instrumentation, called […]

https://sccoos.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cellular_domoic_2024-10-01_2024-10-31_daily_7.mp4 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued two sets of advisories against consuming Dungeness Crab in parts of Northern California due to risk of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning from domoic acid (DA). CDPH conducts regular sampling and biomonitoring of shellfish for this toxin, and found high levels in significant portions of crabs caught […]

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 […]

Curious about deep-ocean DDT in Southern California? Join us on October 25th for an engaging community meeting to explore the latest DDT findings including what it is, where it is, and how it is affecting humans and wildlife. Attend in person at USC or via Zoom. A social hour will follow the panel, and live […]

Curious about deep-ocean DDT in Southern California? Join us on October 25th for an engaging community meeting to explore the latest DDT findings including what it is, where it is, and how it is affecting humans and wildlife. Attend in person at USC or via Zoom. A social hour will follow the panel, and live […]

Curious about deep-ocean DDT in Southern California? Join us on October 25th for an engaging community meeting to explore the latest DDT findings including what it is, where it is, and how it is affecting humans and wildlife. Attend in person at USC or via Zoom. A social hour will follow the panel, and live […]

Ocean Visions Announces Request for Proposals: $1.5M available for mCDR Environmental Impact Assessment Framework There is a funding opportunity to develop a comprehensive mCDR Environmental Impact Assessment Framework. This tool is intended to support the planning, decision-making, and execution of mCDR field research and development projects by providing a standardized approach to assessing the environmental […]