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Coastal and Marine Sciences

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CMSI Affiliates Among Newest Hellman Fellows
The work of 12 early-career faculty members, including CMSI affiliates Anya Brown and Maria Maldonado, will get a boost as this year’s class of Hellman Fellows.
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A Dive Into the Abalone World
Alina Santamaria, an SRJC student transferring to UC Berkeley in Fall 2024 and majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology is interested in cell biology and hopes to one day pursue a career as a medical doctor. During the Summer of 2024, Alina interned in the White Abalone Captive Breeding Lab.
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2024-25 Earth Scholars and Environmental and Climate Justice Scholars
CMSI Affiliates Liyu Mekonnen and Elisabeth Sellinger are among the 10 scholars chosen for the 2024-25 cohort.
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Science Meets The Sea

California’s coastal regions are a cornerstone of its economy and cultural identity. However, evolving challenges like climate change and resource extraction demand innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions. The UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, with its premier facilities and strategic location, is uniquely equipped to address these issues, forging vital partnerships to ensure the sustainable management of our invaluable coastal and marine resources.

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Major Developments

Our Marine and Coastal Science Major emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of marine sciences and hands-on experiences as interns or researchers.

Learn About The MCS Major
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Coastal Connections

Undergraduates can spend a Summer Session or Fall Quarter studying on the coast in exciting, integrated courses taught at the Bodega Marine Laboratory.

Study at BML
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Our Spaces, Your Science

Visiting researchers can utilize on-site reserve, laboratory, library and housing resources at the Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve.

Resources for Visiting Researchers
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