Marine Sciences
- November 29, 2011
Ocean scientist Tom Guilderson wins E. O. Lawrence Award
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the 2011 E. O. Lawrence Award in Biological and Environmental Sciences to ocean scientist Tom Guilderson.
- November 28, 2011
Submarine springs offer preview of ocean acidification effects on coral reefs
Observations at submarine springs found along the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula are giving scientists a preview of the possible fate of coral reef ecosystems in response to ocean acidification.
- November 15, 2011
UCSC leads $4 million NOAA project to monitor harmful algal blooms
Scientists are launching a major effort to understand the conditions leading to blooms of toxic algae along the California coast.
- November 14, 2011
UCSC fundraisers honored at Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
Two UCSC fundraising teams will be recognized by the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
- October 28, 2011
Excess nutrients threaten Elkhorn Slough ecosystem
A new study documents the effects of high nutrient levels in Elkhorn Slough, especially where water control structures limit tidal exchange.
- October 28, 2011
Panelists to discuss renewable energy from the ocean in annual Norris Lecture Nov. 10
Panelists will explore the current prospects of deriving renewable energy from the ocean in the annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Center on Thursday, November 10.
- October 27, 2011
Study finds early growth trajectories have long-term effects on fitness
Researchers describe how food supply and environmental conditions affect the growth rates of organisms, which in turn influence future survival and reproduction.
- September 28, 2011
Video shows tool use by a fish
The first video of tool use by a fish has been published in the journal Coral Reefs by biologist Giacomo Bernardi.
