Scientists can now read a shark's entire life story through its eyes! California Sea Grant funded research shows that shark eye lenses reveal where they've been and what they've eaten from birth to death. Read more at https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/shark-eyes-tell-tales #shark #caseagrant

Program Coordinator Tanya Torres and Hawaii Sea Grant’s Sara Kahanamoku spent CA Coastal Cleanup Day in Dana Point Harbor with partner Stand Up To Trash. They helped host the cleanup event, where 230 people helped removed 141 lbs of trash in 1.5 hours 🌊 🚯

Today, we celebrate International Day of Peace. Wishing peace for our planet and all who call it home. 🕊️ #InternationalDayOfPeace #PeaceDay

The little pockets of people who know the Pismo clam consider it an icon. But for Marissa Bills, the species offered a reminder: There are a whole lot of species that have been overlooked, waiting for scientists to dig in. Read more at https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/clams-tiktok #clams #caseagrant

Postdocs are the future of research, and we are thrilled to be able to support them. Keep an eye out for future postdoctoral opportunities at California Sea Grant by visiting https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding

Exciting news! San Diego Seafood: Then and Now just won the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for Book Interior Design! Huge thanks to Riley Davenport, Chris Rov Costa, and the amazing team of artists, photographers & chefs that brought this book to life. And thank you to Neva Sullaway for the nomination! 🎉

New California Sea Grant research reveals how coastal regions can break down institutional silos and coordinate sea-level rise planning more strategically and cohesively. Read the full story here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/new-res...

Congratulations to California Sea Grant Extension Specialist and California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) Coordinator Erin Satterthwaite, who recently received the Young Alumni Achievement Award from @juniatacollege.bsky.social! Learn more caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/erin-sa...

Don't forget! Applications close this Wednesday, August 27, for the 2025 Delta Independent Science Board Postdoctoral Scholar position. Learn more and apply at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/about/jobs-o...

Last week, our Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Simona Augyte, gave a tour of the @scrippsocean.bsky.social #aquaculture facilities to the Blue Carbon Ambassadors group from @earthecho.bsky.social International, helping them to develop their own aquaculture projects.

California Sea Grant is excited to announce two important additions to its admin leadership team! Herminia Robles has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer and Brenda Charuwatsuntorn has joined as Research Administration Supervisor with the Fiscal Team. caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/califor...

Aug 18-20, California Sea Grant is partnering with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association to offer free Fishing First Aid Safety Training & Drill Conductor Training in Santa Barbara, CA. Registration is required in advance as space is limited. So please register early at www.amsea.org !

In any year, the Knauss Fellowship can be intense, throwing students into the complexities of the federal government. But despite unexpected challenges, the fellows are finding inspiration in their roles while learning the inner workings of government. caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/weve-do...

This #PlasticFreeJuly test your knowledge of #plastics by taking our quiz! bit.ly/CASGPlasticQuiz

Your grandparents had microplastics in their bodies. So did your parents. And so do you. How do we know? @nhm.org scientists found microplastics in fish all the way back to 1956. Read the full story at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/fish-ti... #PlasticFreeJuly #Microplastics #Plastic

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

Last month, our 2025 California Sea Grant State Fellows gathered for their annual meeting, featuring workshops, networking, and site visits to support their careers in coastal and marine policy. Check out a quick recap video of the event! #CaliforniaSeaGrant #SeaGrant #Fellowship

Join us this Saturday for the San Diego Seafood: Then & Now - Book Celebration! Saturday, June 14 10 AM – 12 PM Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, 598 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101 Stop by for a book signing and sale, touch table, fresh seafood tastings, and more! #SanDiegoSeafood #EatLocal #SeaGrant

🐟 How is fish farming impacting the tuna industry and the future of bluefin tuna? San Diego Magazine caught up with Luke Gardner, an aquaculture expert with Scripps Oceanography and @caseagrant.bsky.social, to learn more about these coveted creatures. ⬇️

Don't forget! Applications for the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program are due June 13, 2025. Apply today by visiting caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

At the tail end of a whirlwind year, California Sea Grant’s two 2024 Knauss Fellows reflect on their experiences in the executive branch. Read their thoughts by clicking here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/no-bori...

Interested in learning more about the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship? Join us for our informational webinar and application workshop this Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT! Register today at: bit.ly/2026StateFel...

This #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re spotlighting species that play an important role in our ecosystems. First, the #OlympiaOyster. The only native oyster on the U.S. West Coast. #CASeaGrant researchers are studying ways to restore them through #conservation #aquaculture efforts.

Only a couple of weeks left to submit a letter of intent for the 2026 California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals! Office hours will also be available tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, from 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST. Learn more and register here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

Ocean waves don't stop at the border — and neither should coastal protection. A groundbreaking new report charts the path forward for US-Mexico coastal resilience. Read more at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/safegua...

Register for the California Artificial Reef Plan (CARP) Development Pre-Project Listening Sessions. The first one is tomorrow! Register today at: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation...

New research from California Sea Grant reveals endangered coho salmon use diverse migration strategies — creating a natural "portfolio effect" that helps stabilize their populations. Read the full story here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/coho-sa...

Please consider adding your name to California Sea Grant’s sign-on letter to your congressional delegation and sharing this request with your networks and any individuals or organizations who have benefited from the work of California Sea Grant. Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but you can use these for your special catch, or to cast a wide net! Download and share these special California Sea Grant #valentines by going here: tinyurl.com/CASG2025Vale... ❤️ #ValentinesDay #Ocean #SeaGrant

California Sea Grant is excited to welcome Simona Augyte as our new Aquaculture Extension Specialist! Learn more about her here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/califor...

Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the 2026 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program! Apply by Feb 19, 2025 by going here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

The National Working Waterfronts Network conference kicks off today with a tour of our working fishing harbors along San Diego Bay. California Sea Grant is proud to host this meeting and welcomes attendees from across the country! #seagrant #sandiegobay #workingwaterfront

You are invited to celebrate Love Your Wetlands Day 2025 at UC San Diego’s Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm. Register for free at: sites.ucsd.edu/lywd/

New research funding opportunity with California Sea Grant! Letter of Intent due April 7, 2025, 5:00 pm P.T. Learn more at: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

Annually, an estimated 100 U.S. residents lose their lives to #ripcurrents. Researchers, including a California Sea Grant marine research associate, have developed a first-of-its-kind mobile app that helps beachgoers detect this danger in real-time! Learn more: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/teachin...

We invite community partners to participate in our Community Research Contacts and Needs Survey! 👉 Learn more and complete the survey: bit.ly/CASGCommunit... #CaliforniaSeaGrant #OceanResearch #CoastalConservation #ResearchOpportunities #SeaGrant

Wishing you a most happy, healthy and restful holiday season and a wonderful start to 2025 from all of us at California Sea Grant!

From sanctuaries to an aquarium, California Sea Grant State Fellows are diving into the communities of the Central Coast! Read more about their work, here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/great-s...

This #FellowFriday meet the 2024 California State Fellows at the San Francisco Estuary Partnership learning the ins and outs of government work. Read more about them here: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/navigating-agency-world

Check out this great article from Eater San Diego, highlighting the "San Diego Seafood: Then & Now" cookbook! https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/10/7/24264332/san-diego-seafood-then-and-now-cookbook-local-fisherman-sustainable-seafood-recipes-chefs

By layering oceanographic, biological and social data, a team of researchers hopes to assess how climate change is impacting California’s coast. Read the full story here: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/mapping-patchwork-quilt

California Sea Grant is excited to welcome 22 recipients into the prestigious 2025 State Fellowship! This year-long fellowship offers hands-on training related to policy and management of marine, coastal and watershed resources. Meet our fellows here:...

This #FellowFriday meet the 2024 California State Fellows at the California Coastal Commission and the Port of San Diego pursuing social justice and ecological flourishing. Read more here: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/state-fellows-learn-policy-ropes

Celebrate San Diego’s seafood heritage with us on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Cori Pastificio Trattoria for a special four-course dinner. Register at...

Over the next few #FellowFridays, California Sea Grant will highlight the work of our current State Fellows. This week, we’re looking at several agencies in Northern California. Learn more about them in the article here:...

California Sea Grant and the Delta Stewardship Council are hiring a social scientist! Apply by November 25, 2024 to ensure full consideration by the committee. Learn more at...

California Sea Grant and NOAA Marine Debris Program seek a passionate individual to join their team as a Marine Debris Extension Fellow! Learn more here: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/noaa-marine-debris-program-california-sea-grant-marine-debris-extension-fellowship

Today is the last day to register for the in-person workshop! Register at http://bit.ly/GetInvolvedDDT

Do you love #seafood? Do you enjoy #history? Do you like supporting #charity? Then you should pre-order your very own copy of "San Diego Seafood: Then and Now"! #SanDiego #SustainableSeafood https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/san-diego-seafood-then-and-now#/

A summer program connects Indigenous students with a coastal forest, newly returned to the Wiyot Tribe — and shows them how to exist in two different worlds. Read more: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/transiting-between-western-and-indigenous-worldviews