Recent News And Stories
First Steps in the Field
I came into the Bodega Marine Laboratory summer program completing as a third year from Santa Rosa Junior College. I had applied the previous two years for this internship with no success, until this year.
Fishing for Science with CCFRP
As an intern at BML, I was involved with the California Collaborative Fisheries Research Project, which monitors the health of California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with the help of volunteer anglers. My mentor Fran de Castro and her partner Jordan Colby help to manage the BML’s contributions to the program.
“The Best Job I’ve Ever Had”
It’s early—almost too early to be out walking. But Leo Konefat, a rising third-year undergraduate at UC Davis and one of the 2025 EVE Scholars, has an urgent appointment with a low tide.

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.