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National report identifies regulatory barriers to expanding shellfish aquaculture
Report identifies potential solutions to barriers impacting shellfish aquaculture operations

Starting a saltwater aquarium? First, dive into this new website
A new website for aspiring aquarium hobbyists

Study: Bivalve business is big for Humboldt Bay
As the oyster capital of California, Humboldt Bay’s bivalve business is big for the region, with a local economic impact of about $20 million in 2016.

Struggling Olympia oysters get a boost from scientists in Monterey Bay
Once common up and down the West Coast, Olympia oysters now need help to survive.

Cooperative coordinator to help Bay Area respond to sea-level rise
Brenna Mahoney is the new coordinator of the San Francisco Bay and Outer Coast Sentinel Site Cooperative.

From eelgrass to mudflat: New research dives into Morro Bay mystery
From 2007 to 2017, Morro Bay’s eelgrass beds nearly disappeared. A new study helps explain why levels remain low.

New assessment helps California prep for climate change impacts
California Sea Grant experts contribute to the new report, which boils down climate projections into a useful analysis for state and local decision makers.

San Diego canyon restoration helps a community prepare for climate risks
Restored, native canyons could also be crucial in making communities more resilient to the impacts and risks of climate change, according to a new report.

A little water makes a big difference for endangered salmon
A trickle of water flowing through a stream could mean life or death for endangered coho salmon in coastal California.

State-of-the-art ocean chemistry monitoring comes to Humboldt Bay
A new monitoring instrument in Humboldt Bay will deliver continuous high-resolution data on water conditions in the bay—vital data for shellfish growers and scientists studying how ocean chemistry is changing.