Research

Sea Grant-funded scientists develop perennial “Bonsai” bull kelp for restoration
By Gina Contolini, Kelp Management Extension Fellow, California Sea Grant

Update: assessing coastal hazard mitigation potential of nature based shorelines in California
San Francisco Bay, a densely populated region of California that is expected to account for nearly two-thirds of flooding impacts in the state, is facing growing threats of rising sea levels and co

A new perspective on urchin-kelp dynamics in Monterey
By Gina Contolini, Kelp Management Extension Fellow

New research to focus on ocean acidification and hypoxia in California’s coastal ocean
California Sea Grant and the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) have selected three projects to receive funding to improve understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) in Californi

New study measures contaminant levels in feral San Diego Bay oysters
Pacific oysters are colonizing the San Diego Bay coastline, and new research shows that they may not always be safe to eat

California Sea Grant announces newly funded research prioritizing aquaculture and graduate research
California Sea Grant is excited to announce 14 new research projects. Over $1.5 million in federal funding will support California researchers and graduate students from 2022 to 2024.

Research Update: Managing Water for Coho Salmon and Communities
“I love contributing my little piece of the story to save this culturally significant species”, says Brian Kastl, Califo

Scientists create a “seed bank” to preserve bull kelp
Banking on a species’ future revival means taking action now.

California marine protected area long term monitoring program final reports 2019-2021
After three years, Marine Protected Area Monitoring Program research teams have completed seven

Community science for Marine Protected Areas
Scientists teamed up with recreational fishermen and found that fish are bigger and more abundant inside of marine reserves.