Recent News And Stories
My Summer with Fish
Hello, my name is Esmeralda Padilla-Garcia, and this summer I had the opportunity to intern at the UC Davis – Bodega Marine Laboratory through my school, Santa Rosa Junior College. I am currently enrolled at SRJC as a Biology major, and I plan to transfer to a university in Fall 2026. My passion lies in Human Biology and medicine, so participating in a marine biology internship was a step outside my comfort zone.
Becoming A Snail Dentist
My name is Qing Fields, and I’m an SRJC student dual majoring in Biology and Natural Sciences, with plans to transfer to CSUMB in the fall of 2026 to study Marine Science and Scientific Illustration. I have an enormous passion for marine invertebrate ecology and evolution, and this internship was the perfect fit for me to explore my interests while helping contribute to meaningful research.
A Special Summer at the Bodega Marine Laboratory
Hi, I’m Lucas, a SRJC student who is transferring to UC Davis in the fall of 2025. At Davis, I will be majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology. This summer, I had the pleasure of working under Serina Moheed in the Brown lab to further explore my scientific interests.

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.