Recent News And Stories
The Sharks of San Francisco Bay
There are sharks in San Francisco Bay. More of them than you might think. Bat rays cruise in muddy shallows. Smoothhounds slip along sandy shores. Sevengill sharks patrol deeper waters. And tucked into the wetlands and inlets of the Bay, young sharks and rays find sheltered places to feed, grow, and avoid predators.
Nurturing Next-Gen Science
For more than a decade, the SRJC–BML Internship Program has bridged Santa Rosa Junior College and the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, immersing students in transformative, hands-on scientific research.
How Crushed Shells Protect Against Ocean Acidification
New research from the University of California, Davis reveals why adding crushed shells to beach sand helps protect shell-making animals — such as clams, oysters and mussels — from the detrimental effects of ocean acidification.
Tideline Newsletter
Tideline is the Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute's quarterly newsletter. From deep dives into kelp forests and student experiences to in-depth interviews with faculty and researchers, there's always something new to explore and discover.
