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Coastal and Marine Sciences

From the Davis Campus to the Coast

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What's New?

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BML Seminar Series
Join us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.
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How Are They Biting?
Some reef fish have the unexpected ability to move their jaws from side to side, biologists at the University of California, Davis have discovered. This ability – which is rare among vertebrate animals – allows these fish to feed rapidly and efficiently on algae growing on rocks.
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Public Tours of Bodega Marine Laboratory
Our free, Friday public tours are led by our wonderful crew of ocean-loving docents, and visitors will learn about ongoing marine and coastal science research at Bodega Marine Laboratory and its history on the Sonoma Coast. Plus, you'll get to meet a variety of colorful and diverse ocean creatures.
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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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