More Gray Whales Are Visiting San Francisco Bay, and Many Die There

Josephine Slaathaug, former COAST awardee from Sonoma State @sonomastatecrier.bsky.social, just published a paper in Frontiers of Marine Science! #COAST is happy to have been part of her two-year long journey of working on this study #GrayWhales @nytimes.com

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OCEANS 2026 is hosting one of its conferences in #Monterey this Spring. OCEANS is put on by @ieeeoes.bsky.social, registration isn't open yet but they do have news letter sign up to let let people know when registration opens mailchi.mp/51cf13115544...

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More Gray Whales Are Visiting San Francisco Bay, and Many Die There

Coale Graduate Scholar Awardee from Sonoma State Uni. @sonomastatecrier.bsky.social just had her paper published in Frontiers of Marine Science! #COAST is happy to have be a part of her 2 year long journey of working on this study #GraduateStudents #published

Read: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/c...

Calling all postdocs & early career scientists: #STEMSEAS has four openings for Caribbean Sea cruises. Join Dr. Lisa White (from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) & the STEMSEAS team for an incredible research experience
#STEM #Postdoc #research

Apply by May 4, 2026 form.jotform.com/260845045618...

DYK just one laundry load can release up to *18 million* microplastic fibers, with many eventually making their way into the ocean?

It's true. But there are proven solutions to help! 🧺

Get the facts, then take action for National Laundry Day: https://bit.ly/4tc3QHB

60 Minutes on Instagram: "Two orcas named “Port” and “Starboard” have become infamous in South Africa for hunting and killing great white sharks together. Most orcas, also known as killer whales, hunt... 2,336 likes, 13 comments - 60minutes on April 12, 2026: "Two orcas named “Port” and “Starboard” have become infamous in South Africa for hunting and killing great white sharks together. Most orcas, al...

Did you know that #Orcas have been seen hunting sharks for their livers? One of the best videos about this phenomenon is from @60minutes.bsky.social. You can see it on www.instagram.com/reel/DXDRrl4...

#KillerWhales #MarineLife #sharks

Scripps science took the stage at #SXSW, supporting conversations on #CoralReefRestoration & #WildlifeConservation.
🪸 How biotechnology could transform coral reef restoration: https://bit.ly/3O8AlHC
🧬 How biobanking + digital tools protect species from microbes to megafauna: https://bit.ly/4mj82mt

NASA astrophysicist unveiled stunning new solar storm photos at Cal Poly. The PUNCH mission project scientist shared how these images improve space-weather predictions.
#CalPoly
@calpolypomona.bsky.social

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A day in the life of Georgia! YouTube video by Monterey Bay Aquarium

Meet Georgia, our resident “fish girl”. She always loved science, but in college, she found her mission in the ocean. Now at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, she helps others feel connected and inspired. Because one moment can turn what you love into something bigger.

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Our podcast guest, whale biologist Dr. Shane Gero, witnessed a rare event: a sperm whale birth.

The whale mother had her entire family unit there, taking turns holding the newborn above the water and fending off nearby pilot whales and dolphins.

Video credit: Project CETI

California’s 2026 Coast & Ocean Assessment shows a vital but climate-stressed ocean—supporting a $51B economy & 500K+ jobs while facing warming, acidification & sea level rise. Built by 120+ scientists, including 10 CSU faculty, highlighting science-driven resilience

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It's officially the hottest March ever for San Diego. Here's where records were broken The average temperature for the month of March has reached 75 degrees at San Diego International Airport, making it the hottest third month of the year on record, NBC 7 Meteorologists report.

San Diego smashed heat records in March!

The hottest March ever recorded, temps hitting 90s across the county. SDSU Prof. Fernando De Sales noted a trend of more intense and more frequent heat waves in Southern California are due to global warming

Full Story
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What are triplet cyclones? This rare phenomenon could have global impacts. There’s even a chance for triplet cyclones, with two south of the equator and one to the north. This uncommon pattern happens roughly once every few years.

An extremely unusual weather phenomenon could unfold in a remote part of the West Pacific Ocean starting this weekend, one that may have broader ripple effects for a weather pattern known for triggering unusual warmth, floods and drought.

Apply for the MTS EMERGE Program to advance your marine technology career. This yearlong program provides professional development, one-on-one mentorship, and full travel support to the Underwater Intervention conference.

Apply by April 17, 2026
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Summer Courses Each summer BIOS offers a suite of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students that capitalize upon the expertise of our faculty.

Study marine science at ASU BIOS in Bermuda this summer. Courses include Coral Reef Ecology (June 22-July 10) and Marine Molecular Ecology (July 13-31). Open to undergrad and graduate students. Financial aid is available.

Apply by April 30:
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READ: When you picture the ocean, you might imagine peaceful blue waters and an underwater world full of calm and quiet. 🌊

But beneath the surface, the ocean is a full-blown symphony of calls, clicks, and crashing currents! https://oceana.ly/4v2EP3d

Which bird are you on this Monday afternoon?

Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

The Gulf Stream like you’ve never seen it before!

Some scientists are concerned the Gulf Stream could be slowing down, with potential ramifications for the global climate.

🤔Is that happening? Get the facts: go.whoi.edu/GulfStreams

Please join us next month for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's "Ocean Encounters: Into the Abyss." Free ,online, April 8, 2026 It will be a distinct pleasure and honor to be on this program with Veronique LaCapra, and Anna Michel of WHOI, and Mackenzie Gerringer of SUNY Geneseo Explore the mysteries of the deep! The deep ocean is one of the most inaccessible parts of our planet, yet it plays a vital role in supporting life on Earth. Join us to hear about the technologies enabling deep ocean research, what we can learn from mapping the seafloor, and how life has adapted to thrive in the cold, dark, and crushing pressures of the deep. For Zoom viewers, WHOI now has American Sign Language interpretation! The event WILL be recorded but you need to register. Please register at https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-encounter/into-the-abyss/ The "Ocean Encounters" series covers topics in ocean science and technology, and why they matter to society in the context of climate change, conservation, food and energy security, and other issues. The event averages more than 1,000 live viewers per episode (mainly on Zoom, but also on YouTube and Facebook), with thousands more watching the recordings afterwards on YouTube or whoi.edu!

Join us next month for @whoi.edu's "Ocean Encounters: Into the Abyss." The deep ocean is one of the most inaccessible parts of our planet, yet it plays a vital role in supporting all life. Hear about the tech but also #scipol + MORE! Free event but pls register at www.whoi.edu/ocean-encoun... 🌊 🦑

Transparency is key in the deep sea. 🗝️⁠
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Solmissus jellies, also known as dinner plate jellies, are dominant predators in Monterey Bay. With few places to hide in the open waters of the ocean, many deep-sea animals use their colors (or lack thereof) to hide from potential predators and prey. ⁠

With a Landmark Report and Historic Investments, California Doubles Down on Ocean Health   - California Ocean Protection Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2026 CONTACT:Stacy Hayden, Communications ManagerCalifornia Ocean Protection Councilstacy.hayden@resources.ca.gov As federal rollbacks threaten ocean protections, Califo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: At yesterday's meeting, OPC approved $6M for ocean science and restoration projects that advance California's 30x30 goal, and released the 2026 California Coast and Ocean Report.

Read the press release: opc.ca.gov/2026/03/california-doubles-down-on-ocean-health

25th Annual MARINe Meeting (April 16, 2026) - Public Day Registration We are thrilled that you will join us for the 25th Annual MARINe Meeting at the main campus of UC Santa Cruz on Thursday, April 16! This is an open event for practitioners, partners, and friends, wh...

Attend the 25th Annual MARINe Meeting on Thursday, April 16 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) at UC Santa Cruz. Open to anyone interested in rocky intertidal systems. Registration is $60 (paid upon arrival, cash only) and includes breakfast and lunch.

Register by April 1: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

⭐ICYMI: Exciting news! Scientists at Scripps Oceanography described two of the new species — Iskra’s glitter worm and the Elven abyss tunicate — on this list! You can meet them here: scripps.ucsd.edu/news/two-scr...

The Mobula rays migrate through La Paz, Mexico every year, creating a spectacular marine event.

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Cal State LA professor studies sea slug science Cal State LA professor Patrick Krug studies photosynthetic sea slugs that could help advance cancer research, regenerative medicine and clean energy.

Dr. Patrick Krug studies photosynthetic sea slugs that regenerate entire bodies from their severed heads. These unique creatures offer insights into regenerative medicine, cancer research, and clean energy.

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CSU Students Access Marine and Coastal Career Opportunities!

CSU undergrad & graduate students can join the COAST Student Email List to receive updates on career-building opportunities!

Sign up: bit.ly/COASTStudent...

#CSU #MarineScience #STEM #StudentOpportunities #CareerDevelopment #Research

These fish can tell when you’re staring Fish may possess the ability to perceive where another being’s attention is focused. And they don’t like when it’s focused on them or on their children

Fish may possess the ability to perceive where another being’s attention is focused. And they don’t like when it’s focused on them or on their children

High-resolution Planet Dove data identify local drivers of kelp canopy persistence - Communications Earth & Environment High-resolution kelp canopy maps from a convolutional neural network showed that kelp persistence after a marine heatwave was linked to pre-heatwave persistence, cooler sea surface temperatures, shall...

“We … created annual 3 m resolution maps from 2017 to 2024 across California.… [K]elp persistence … following a marine heatwave was … associated w/ persistence before the heatwave, cooler sea surface temperatures, shallow habitats, & reduced fragmentation.” #kelp 🌊🦑 www.nature.com/articles/s43...

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship - USC Sea Grant USC Dornsife The Urban Ocean Program

Graduate students: Apply for the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This paid, year-long program in Washington, D.C. bridges the gap between marine science and federal policy.

Submit your application by June 3, 2026, at 5 pm PT

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