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Get the latest news and information about the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Learn about discoveries by our affiliated scientists.

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Find out about the latest and greatest at the Center and about our events and activities.

Press Release Archive

Browse our press releases for current and past news about the Center and about the discoveries of our affiliated scientists.

Browse articles from Gary Griggs, Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Long Marine Laboratory at UC Santa Cruz. Every other week he publishes a column in the Santa Cruz Sentinel about Monterey Bay and the ocean beyond.

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OCEAN EXPLORERS VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP
Explore an incredible world of marine mammal science from your own home this summer. Space is limited. Apply NOW!

CREATURE FEATURE
Explore the intricate beauty of bat stars up close. Learn how they sense their surroundings and why they feel scratchy to the touch. Watch the 4-minute video here!

WORLD OCEANS DAY
Monday, June 8, 2020
Join us for a virtual World Oceans Day celebration and take part in the Seymour Center Online Ocean Superhero Challenge.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
June 8, 2020, 11 AM–12 PM
Learn about exciting, current research from award-winning UC Santa Cruz students studying the oceans.

SELF-GUIDED COASTAL WALKING TOUR
Enjoy outdoor highlights of the spectacular Coastal Science Campus as you explore the network of trails with this guide to interpretive signs.

MARINE SCIENCE JOURNALING
Start your own marine science journal today with these cool observation activities with video links. Designed for ages seven and up.

SUNDAY SEASIDE CRAFTS–AT HOME!
Create ocean-inspired crafts and activities using materials found around the house. Find instructions for our latest craft: Camouflage Challenge.

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