Marine Sciences
- December 05, 2014
Gary Griggs publishes collection of "Our Ocean Backyard" columns
Institute of Marine Sciences director Gary Griggs has published his columns for the Santa Cruz Sentinel in a new book.
- November 25, 2014
Sea otter at UC Santa Cruz's Long Marine Lab turns 21 years old
Stranded as a pup in 1993, Taylor turned 21 this month, far exceeding the average life span for a southern sea otter
- November 20, 2014
Ocean scientist Christina Ravelo receives Outstanding Faculty Award
Christina Ravelo, professor of ocean sciences, was recognized by the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences for her contributions.
- November 17, 2014
Virus identified as top suspect in sea star wasting disease
A previously unidentified virus has been linked to the sea star wasting syndrome that has devastated west coast starfish populations.
- November 17, 2014
Evolutionary constraints revealed in diversity of fish skulls
The evolution of biting in eels allowed diversification of skull shapes, while suction feeding limits the skull shapes of most fish.
- November 14, 2014
Annual Norris Lecture on Nov. 20 features panel of six marine scientists
UC Santa Cruz marine scientists are among the three married couples who will discuss "When Ocean Science is the Family Business"
- November 06, 2014
UC Santa Cruz grad student among veterans honored by National Science Foundation
Ocean sciences grad student John Koster was one of 11 military veterans recognized in an event at NSF headquarters.
- November 05, 2014
Study shows benefits of being fat (but not too fat) for deep-diving elephant seals
As elephant seals add to their fat stores, changes in buoyancy affect their swimming efficiency during deep dives in search of food.
- September 25, 2014
Campus and Wells Fargo officials break ground for Coastal Biology building
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Coastal Biology building was held at the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus.
- September 22, 2014
California's sea otter numbers holding steady
California's sea otter population is slowly swimming toward recovery, according to the latest field survey.
- August 14, 2014
Construction of new Coastal Biology building to begin in November
Construction will begin in November on a new building near Long Marine Laboratory at the UC Santa Cruz coastal science campus.
- August 04, 2014
Old evidence leads to new ideas about earthquake hazards in Pacific Northwest
Sediment cores collected in 1960s by geologist Gary Griggs have attracted renewed scrutiny for clues to Cascadia earthquakes.
- June 11, 2014
Energy demands of raising a pup push sea otter moms to the limit
Study by UCSC biologists reveals just how much it costs a sea otter mom to raise her pup.
- June 05, 2014
New book features stunning photos of California coast from the air
California Coast from the Air, the latest book by coastal geologist Gary Griggs, features aerial photographs of the state's coastline.
- May 30, 2014
Marine scientist Adina Paytan honored by Geochemical Society
Adina Paytan, a research scientist in the Institute of Marine Sciences, will be honored as a Geochemical Fellow.
- May 13, 2014
Coral reefs provide valuable protection for coastlines
A new study shows that coral reefs offer cost-effective protection from coastal storms, flooding, and rising sea levels.
- March 28, 2014
Seymour Center honors Ocean Conservancy's Andreas Merkl with Global Oceans Award
Ocean Conservancy president and UCSC alumnus Andreas Merkl was honored at the Global Oceans Awards Gala.
- March 24, 2014
Exxon Valdez oil spill was a turning point for biologist Terrie Williams
Twenty-five years ago, the Exxon Valdez ran aground off the coast of Alaska and spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil.
- March 20, 2014
UCSC alumnus Hoyt Peckham awarded Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation
Hoyt Peckham has been awarded a 2014 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation to expand on work he began as a UCSC grad student.
- February 26, 2014
Spotted seal study reveals sensitive hearing in air and water
Two spotted seals at Long Marine Lab are giving scientists a rare opportunity to learn about how these arctic seals perceive their environment.
- February 06, 2014
Friends of Long Marine Lab supports 16 student research projects
Friends of LML Student Research and Education Awards will support studies of sea otters, sperm whales, extreme waves, and more.
- January 08, 2014
Marine scientist Adina Paytan honored at AGU meeting
Adina Paytan was chosen to give the Rachel Carson Lecture at the 2013 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco.
