Welcome to California Sea Grant

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

California Sea Grant begins search for new director

California Sea Grant’s current Director, Dr. Russell A. Moll, is retiring; and the search has commenced to identify his successor. The search committee will begin screening applications in early January 2010. (Position description and application instructions.)

Coming Deadlines

Military Technology Maps Bird Habitats

An aerial scanning technology developed to pinpoint tank routes could save birds.

Snails Threaten Native Oysters

Voracious alien snails are devouring California’s only native oyster in Tomales Bay.

Returning Wildlife to Huntington Beach

Saltwater, federal stimulus funds and NOAA expertise are pouring into Huntington Beach wetlands, revitalizing wildlife.

West Coast Regional Report

A critical need for more research on fisheries, marine science, climate change. Photo credit: PISCO

Newly Discovered Source of Methylmercury

For the first time, scientists detect a highly toxic form of mercury in groundwater flows to the California coast.