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Welcome to California Sea Grant

... supporting science-based management, conservation and enhancement of California's coastal and aquatic resources through research, extension and education.

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Request For Proposals

California Sea Grant Institutional Proposal - check back soon for more information.

Education & Fellowships

2009 National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics
- Applications are due 5 pm, January 20, 2009
- Information and application materials
2009 National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Fellowship Program in Marine Resource Economics
- Applications are due 5 pm, January 20, 2009
- Information and application materials
2010 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
- Applications are due 5 pm, February 20, 2009 (updated deadline)
- Information and application materials

Nudibranchs Track El Nino Events

The snail-like mollusks are a colorful tool for monitoring ocean climate.

$1.4 Million Awarded to Research Projects

The winning projects take ecosystem-based approaches.

Winning Fellow Studies Steelhead Survival

Walter Heady wins best student oral presentation for his talk on steelhead trout in the Mokelumne River.

Central Coast MPA Baseline Data Collection

A summary report of the first year of data collection is available.

Public Comments Requested -
West Coast Regional Marine Research and Information Needs Report

Sea Grant programs in California, Oregon, and Washington have posted the draft West Coast Regional Marine Research and Information Needs report for public comment. Please follow the link to download the draft and comment instructions. The comment period is December 15, 2008, through January 16, 2009.