California Sea Grant

Our very own Tanya Torres gave a fantastic marine biology seminar last week at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on her experiences working at California Sea Grant. #CASeaGrant #Scripps #MarineBiology

Free 2-day Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) Sunday, November 23-24 for commercial fishermen! Registration is required in advance, limited to 12 students total. Register today at https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/events/fishing-first-aid-safety-training-ffast-bodega-bay-ca-november-23-24-2025

Honored to join the 2025 Marine Debris Leadership Academy with Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, a part of a tri-national effort to address the cross-border pollution crisis. Learn more about the Academy at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fcc36052f9b340ff83c1d5ad356418bd

We're excited to welcome Dr. Tara Pozzi as a new Extension Specialist in a shared position with the Delta Stewardship Council! She'll lead efforts to advance social science research & community engagement in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/47mfIxd

The California Sea Grant team had a blast at the @caseaweedfestival.bsky.social! Co-founder Simona Augyte moderated a panel, Emily Miller gave a cooking demo featuring poke and ogo, and Ashleigh Palinkas represented our team at the table. Amazing event and can't wait for next year! #SeaweedFestival

Tracking microplastics from sea to body Stanford researchers are uncovering the journey of microplastics in our environment and their effects on human health, while developing practical solutions to mitigate their impact.

Check out this Stanford Report article (http://bit.ly/4nHUiSf) to learn about California Sea Grant-funded researcher Matthew Savoca's efforts to track how microplastics move from land to sea and into marine animals 🐋

#caseagrant #microplastics #bluewhales #research

Our Extension Director Luke Gardner and Coastal Mendocino Fellow Jami Miller gave fantastic talks at North Coast Kelp Fest! Jami shared insights on the Blue Economy Visioning, Resiliency, and Implementation Plan, while Luke wrapped up the weekend with a session on urchin ranching at the Noyo Center.

Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth

"We come from different places and work in different sectors, but we’ve seen what Sea Grant makes possible. We’ve built businesses, trained crews, partnered with researchers, and helped protect lives and livelihoods because this program exists."
Read the full op-ed at http://bit.ly/4gMRqR4

"We come from different places and work in different sectors, but we’ve seen what Sea Grant makes possible. We’ve built businesses, trained crews, partnered with researchers, and helped protect lives and livelihoods because this program exists."
Read more: http://bit.ly/4gMRqR4

A former anthropologist turned marine scientist, Staff Research Associate Ashleigh Palinkas proves that community connection is as vital as science in ocean conservation. Learn more about her work at https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/human-element #MarineScience #CASeaGrant

Photo of a leopard shark underwater swimming among kelp. Promoting a story by California Sea Grant with the title "Shark eyes tell tales" and the description "Groundbreaking technique uses eye lenses to uncover lifetime secrets of leopard sharks".

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 strengthens administrative leadership with two key appointments California Sea Grant is pleased to announce two important additions to its administrative leadership team: Herminia Robles has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer and Brenda Charuwatsuntorn ...

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 !

'We’ve done so much already’ Each spring, a group of emerging leaders heads to Washington, D.C., as the latest cohort of John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows. They spend the next twelve months in government offices, gaining hands...

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

A photo of fish specimen in jars at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Title text says "Fish time capsules prove plastic’s long reign" and ingress reads "Museum sleuthing reveals plastic has been in our oceans far longer than we knew."

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

Chef Cynthia Quinonez preparing a fresh seafood dish.

California Sea Grant volunteers educating the public with a live sea animal touch tank.

Picture of the Tuna Dockside Market with some boats on the water.

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 Caged Fish Could Be the Key to Saving Bluefin San Diego once ruled bluefin tuna fishing. Now, floating aquafarms are revolutionizing seafood and helping the iconic species recover.

🐟 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...